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Prue

Female

« Prue is a Latin-derived name meaning 'prudent' or 'discreet', traditionally used as a short form of Prudence. »

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Meaning, origin, history

Prue is a name of Latin origin and means "prudent" or "discreet". It is derived from the Latin word "prudens", which means "careful" or "discerning". The name Prue was traditionally used as a short form of names such as Prudence, which were popular in the Middle Ages. In English-speaking countries, Prue is often considered an old-fashioned or outdated name, but it has seen some revival in recent years. Some notable people with the name Prue include actress Prue Clarke and singer Prue Wenitong.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Prue since 1880

Total births
68
Total since 1880
Peak year
2022
18 births
in 2023
13
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+850%
vs previous 5 years