Prudence

At a Glance: Name: Prudence – Meaning: having sound judgment and caution in one's actions – Origin: Latin – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: PROO-duhns

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Prudence is a Latin name meaning having sound judgment and caution in one's actions. It's a virtue name that speaks directly to that quality, with no hidden or symbolic layers to decode. If you want a name that says exactly what it means, Prudence does that plainly.

Meaning & Origin of Prudence

Meaning: Having sound judgment and caution in one's actions.

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Prudence

Phonetic: PROO-duhns   IPA: /ˈpruːdəns/

Popularity of Prudence

Prudence has been recorded in Social Security data every year from 1880 to 2024, peaking at #415 in 1880 with 17 babies given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #2588, with just 68 babies — a name that was never common but has held on in small numbers for over a century.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Prudence mean?

Having sound judgment and caution in one’s actions. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Prudence)

How do you pronounce Prudence?

Prudence is pronounced PROO-duhns (IPA: /ˈpruːdəns/).

Is Prudence a popular name right now?

Prudence peaked at #415 in 1880 and is ranked #2588 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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