Prudence

Meaning

Prudent or careful.

Etymology

From Latin prudentia meaning 'prudence' or 'foresight', derived from prudens meaning 'prudent' or 'careful'. The name was popular among Puritans and became associated with virtue names.

About the Name Prudence

Prudence is a name with Puritan virtue associations and classical wisdom, popular among early English settlers in America. Its meaning of careful foresight has given it an intellectual and thoughtful quality.