Trudence
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Trudence
Trudence is derived from the Latin name Prudentia, meaning "prudence" or "foresight," stemming from the Latin root *prudens* (careful, discreet).
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Etymology
Trudence is derived from the Latin name Prudentia, meaning "prudence" or "foresight," stemming from the Latin root *prudens* (careful, discreet). The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, with notable historical use among Puritans and in medieval Christian tradition where Prudence was personified as a virtue.
Trudence currently ranks #4,622 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1948.
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