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)

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