Temperance

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I am in love with this name for DD2. However, we already have a Constance, and I’m worried the two virtue names would make us sound like a harsh, Puritanical family! Thoughts? Also what are people’s thoughts on Temperance in general?

My alternative names are Cecily, Coralie, Nancy.

Sorry I have to agree temperance and constance as a sibling set seem a bit much. Love Cecily though

haha I would never have named my daughter Grace as I am such a clumsy clot (tho Dd is actually a very graceful dancer!)

I agree op, what if she turns out to be a paaarty animal? Constance is lovely, and I also like Nancy and Cecily, I would choose one of those myself. Constance is less seen as a "virtue" name now, often shortened to Connie (we know a couple).

I don't mind a good virtue name, but Temperance is a very specific one and not high on my list. It could cause a laugh during Freshers' Week, I suppose!

But the name Grace has nothing to do with physical gracefulness. It's linked to graciousness/kindness/mercy, etc.

but that's the association a lot of people will have.

Temperance and her pals having fun at Freshers' Week

It sounds like the sort of name that Jacob Rees Mogg would give to one of his children.

Way too themed with Constance.

And would get irritating every time someone made a joke when she had a drink in her hand as a adult.

Prudence?

Sorry I’m not keen. Love Nancy and Cecily though!