Temperance
moderation, self-restraint
GenderGirlOriginEnglishSay itTEM-per-unssPopularityUncommon
Pronounced TEM-per-unss
About the name Temperance
Temperance is a striking Puritan virtue name emphasizing balance and self-control, giving it a bold, old-fashioned presence.
Balanced, disciplined, and quietly wise.
Fun fact
Temperance was one of the most common Puritan virtue names given in colonial New England.
Nicknames for Temperance
Tempe
Variations
TemperantiaTempeTemp
Famous people named Temperance
- Temperance Brennan (fictional forensic anthropologist)