Prudence
good judgment, wisdom
GenderGirlOriginLatinSay itPROO-denssPopularityUncommon
Pronounced PROO-denss
About the name Prudence
Prudence is a Puritan virtue name celebrating wisdom and careful judgment, giving it a thoughtful, old-fashioned dignity.
Wise, careful, and quietly perceptive.
Fun fact
The Beatles wrote 'Dear Prudence' about Prudence Farrow during their stay in India.
Nicknames for Prudence
Prue
Variations
Famous people named Prudence
- Prudence Farrow (subject of the Beatles song 'Dear Prudence')