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Prudence?

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TheOnlyPersonInTheRoom · 25/09/2012 21:00

Thinking of this for DC2 (if girl) with nn Pru.
What's the verdict? Is it a bit too off-the-wall?

Are there many Baby Prus around? Will she be teased ("prude"?) and is it an especially bad idea to do it if we move to France which is currently on the cards?

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TheOldestCat · 25/09/2012 21:17

Prudence makes me think of the Prudential, but that's testament to the field I'm in!

Patience is beautiful - you could have the nickname Patti, also lovely.

TheOnlyPersonInTheRoom · 25/09/2012 21:15

Yes I love Honor too but can't get DH to buy into that one!

Patience is interesting I will have a think!

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SlightlySuperiorPeasant · 25/09/2012 21:14

Love Honor.

Llanbobl · 25/09/2012 21:11

I like Prudence, also like Constance, Patience, Honor and Verity

TheOnlyPersonInTheRoom · 25/09/2012 21:08

I am really into virtue names. DD1 has one. I feel that Hope and Faith are too popular and I hate Charity. Constance is nice and also on my list but I don't like the nn Connie. I am too fussy!

Any other virtue names?

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coffeeandcream · 25/09/2012 21:06

I'm not a fan TBH, and if you shorten it to Pru, I can't help but think of Prue Leith the judge on Great British Menu!

Other virtue names: Hope, Faith, Charity, Constance.

Sorry!

SlightlySuperiorPeasant · 25/09/2012 21:02

I really like it but it's a bit of a Marmite name. Do you like any other virtue names?