| Meaning | caution, discretion |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Pru-dence |
About Prudence
Imagine a name that whispers wisdom and strength in equal measure. Prudence stands apart in today's naming landscape—bold, vintage, and utterly unforgettable. While others chase trends, this classic choice makes a powerful statement about valuing judgment, thoughtfulness, and inner fortitude. Picture your daughter carrying a name that commands respect in boardrooms and classrooms alike. Prudence isn't just a name; it's a legacy, a reminder of virtues that transcend generations. Consider the confidence it instills, the conversations it sparks, the character it suggests. In a world of ephemeral trends, Prudence remains steadfast, offering your child a foundation of meaning that grows more valuable with time.
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| Pearl |
| Paris |
| Paulina |
| Paloma |
| Priscilla |
| Portia |
Nicknames for Prudence
| Pru |
| Prudy |
| Rue |
| Dency |
| Prudie |
Famous People Named Prudence
| 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 |
Characters Named Prudence
| 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 |