Prudence

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Prudence is derived from the Latin word "prudentia" which means "wisdom" or "good judgment".
Pronunciation
PROO-dəns(English)
PRUY-DAHNS(French)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Prudence has been quite low in recent years. According to the Social Security Administration, Prudence was not ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the United States in 2020.

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Prudence Name meanings & History

Prudence is derived from the Latin word "prudentia" which means "wisdom" or "good judgment". Medieval English form of Prudentia, the feminine form of Prudentius. In France it is both the feminine form and a rare masculine form. In England it was used during the Middle Ages and was revived in the 17th century by the Puritans, in part from the English word prudence, ultimately of the same source.

Zodiac Sign of Prudence: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Prudence:

P: Pensive,Particular,Political,Partnership,Passive

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

U: Undermining,Utopia,Universality,Understanding,Unity

D: Demanding,Doting,Dutiful,Domestic,Daddy,Determined

E: Entertain,Environment,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven

N: Nagging,Nutrition,Nice,Neat,Nervous,Neurosis,Nitpicking

C: Chatty,Candid,Choice,Copycat,Curious,Cute,Clever

Prudence is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Prudence (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Good judgement


3.) Prudence (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) wise; careful

Other Forms: Perd, Pru, Prudie, Prudince, Pruds


4.) Prudence (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) cautious; discreet.

Other Forms: Prudance, Prudencia, Prudens