| Meaning | caution, discretion |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Pru-dence |
Prudence is a timeless and elegant name for baby girls with a rich history. Of Latin origin, it derives from "prudentia," which means "wisdom" or "prudence." The name embodies desirable qualities like intelligence, thoughtfulness, and sound judgment, making it an excellent choice for parents who wish to bestow a name with profound meaning upon their daughters.
Parents who choose the name Prudence often seek to inspire their child to approach life with careful consideration and thoughtful decision-making. It evokes an image of a strong and confident individual who navigates life's challenges with grace and wisdom. The name's simplicity and classic charm have allowed it to endure through the ages.
Additionally, Prudence offers a variety of endearing nicknames like Pru, Prue, and Pruddy, adding a touch of affectionate familiarity to the name. Whether she becomes a renowned figure or a beloved character in the stories she reads, a baby girl named Prudence is destined to leave a lasting impression on those around her with her remarkable qualities and wisdom.
| Patricia |
| Pamela |
| Paula |
| Paige |
| Phoebe |
| Penelope |
| Pearl |
| Paris |
| Paulina |
| Paloma |
| Priscilla |
| Portia |
| Pru |
| Prudy |
| Rue |
| Dency |
| Prudie |
| Prudence Farrow | American author and memoirist |
| Prudence Heward | Canadian painter |
| Prudence Johnson | American singer and actress |
| Prudence Liew | Hong Kong singer and actress |
| Prudence Maude | British artist and writer |
| Prudence Mabhena | Zimbabwean singer and disability rights advocate |
| Prudence MacIntyre | American journalist and news anchor |
| Prudence Maltby | Australian swimmer and Olympic medalist |
| Prudence Nesbitt | American actress |
| Prudence Oliver | British actress |
| Prudence Penny | American advice columnist |
| Prudence Risley | American educator and college president |
| Prudence Ward | New Zealand doctor and medical researcher |
| Prudence Westerberg | Australian politician |
| Prudence Wright | American Revolutionary War figure |
| Prudence Black | Australian academic and author |
| Prudence Crandall | American teacher and abolitionist |
| Prudence DeVaux | American artist and designer |
| Prudence Myer | Australian philanthropist |
| Prudence Steiner | American philosopher and scholar |
| Prudence Everett | Character from the novel "Prudence of the Parsonage" by Ethel Hueston |
| Prudence Prim | Character from the book "Prudence Prim" by Simon Blackburn |
| Prudence Winterbottom | Character from the movie "Enchanted" |
| Prudence Roach | Character from the TV series "Charmed" |
| Prudence Potts | Character from the movie "Prudence and the Pill" |
| Prudence Pennyweather | Character from the book "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan |
| Prudence McPrudence | Character from the TV series "Kitty Is Not a Cat" |
| Prudence Peck | Character from the book "Chilly Scenes of Winter" by Ann Beattie |
| Prudence McVie | Character from the TV series "My Life as a Teenage Robot" |
| Prudence Scarlet | Character from the book "The Red Scrolls of Magic" by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu |
| Prudence Pinkerton | Character from the book "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt |
| Prudence Goddard | Character from the TV series "Manhattan" |
| Prudence Fisher | Character from the TV series "Gotham" |
| Prudence Wilson | Character from the book "Prudence" by David Treuer |
| Prudence Gilbert | Character from the book "The Snow Queen" by Mercedes Lackey |
| Prudence Pennyfeather | Character from the TV series "Carnival Row" |
| Prudence Halliwell | Character from the TV series "Charmed" |
| Prudence Blackwood | Character from the TV series "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" |
| Prudence Baxter | Character from the movie "Hot Lead and Cold Feet" |
| Prudence Truworth | Character from the book "A Slight Misunderstanding" by Clive Kennedy |