Prudence - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Prudence \p-ruden-ce, pr(u)-de-nce\ is pronounced PROO-dens. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "caution, discretion". Virtue name most common in the 16th, 17th, and 19th centuries. Mostly British use now.

Prudence has 5 variant forms: Pru, Prudencia, Prudie, Prudy and Prue.

For more information, see also the related name Verity.

Baby names that sound like Prudence are Byrdene, Bridnee and Parthenie.

Prudence is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Prudence. Compare Prudence with related baby names.