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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Moderation, self-restraint
- Origin
- English (Puritan virtue name, from Latin temperantia)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- TEM-pruhns
Temperance is an English virtue name from the Puritan tradition, drawn from the Latin temperantia, and it means moderation and self-restraint. It's a name that says something quiet and steady about the person you hope your child grows into. It's rarely heard today, which means a child named Temperance is unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
Meaning & Origin of Temperance
Meaning: Moderation, self-restraint.
Origin: English (Puritan virtue name, from Latin temperantia).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Temperance
TEM-pruhnsIPA /ˈtɛmpərəns/
Popularity of Temperance
Temperance peaked in 2012, when it ranked #836 with 321 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2127, with 90 babies, so it has become noticeably less common over the past decade or so.
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FAQ
What does the name Temperance mean?
Moderation, self-restraint. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Temperance?
Temperance is pronounced TEM-pruhns (IPA: /ˈtɛmpərəns/).
Is Temperance a popular name right now?
Temperance peaked at #836 in 2012 and is ranked #2127 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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