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WDYT of Prudence

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tummytickler · 16/06/2009 13:33

Well, the title says it all really - what do you think of the name Prudence.
I think it ought to be due a revival! Yes? No?
I have a Pearl already (amongst other dc's), do the two 'P's matter?
Would love all opinions, thanks!

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Hulababy · 17/06/2009 13:16

It isn't my personal choice but it is fine.

One of DD's friends is called Prudence, with it being shortened to Pru.

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Pasiphae · 17/06/2009 13:12

It's lovely. Very demure, quite chic, but sweet.

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ThePhantomPlopper · 16/06/2009 20:25

Not keen at all.

It seems such a harsh name for a little girl.

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peasandbeans · 16/06/2009 20:24

I know a very sweet girl called Prudence (aged 5), but tbh its not my favourite name.

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TwoIfBySea · 16/06/2009 20:24

I like it although I'd be constantly singing Dear Prudence in my mind!

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bellissima · 16/06/2009 19:57

Patience? Honor? Chastity?

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BumShuffler · 16/06/2009 18:18

Not too keen on it for a baby, but i have a sheep called Prudence (nn Pru) and so do have a soft spot for the name!

Not much help sorry

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LaDiDaDi · 16/06/2009 17:42

I'm not keen on it at all.

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gagamama · 16/06/2009 16:02

I don't dislike it, but it reminds me of the Prudential insurance company. Plus the potential nicknames of Prude and Dence would put me off.

There are other virtue names ending in -ence which are much nicer, IMO.

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LilRedWG · 16/06/2009 14:50

I think Prudence is a lovely name. WRT two Ps - my sister and I are both Cs and it did annoy her if I opened her post "by mistake".

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FlappyTheBat · 16/06/2009 14:48

Something that Gordon Brown called for when he was Chancellor.

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CurryMaid · 16/06/2009 14:44

Prunes.

That's all I picture.

Not a good image.

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Lovemyshoes · 16/06/2009 14:28

I love it.

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Heathcliffscathy · 16/06/2009 14:27

do you want her to be called 'careful' though? that's the only bit i have reservations about i guess.

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Heathcliffscathy · 16/06/2009 14:27

i think it's lovely, old fashioned...but won't be by time dd grows up.

prue is fab.

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Sunshinemummy · 16/06/2009 14:26

Yes I love it. Love The Beatles song too.

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Thunderduck · 16/06/2009 14:19

..presenting baby Prudence. I just cannot imagine a baby prudence. I'm picturing a mini Les Dawson look alike.

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MeAndMyMonkey · 16/06/2009 14:16

Bit prim I think but has good connotations for me re Jilly Cooper, and sweet Beatles song 'Dear Prudence'.

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annasmami · 16/06/2009 14:16

I love Prudence - think it goes very well with Pearl!

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Hoorayhenrietta · 16/06/2009 14:13

I adore Prue, with Prudence being on the birth cert. I don't think two P's matter either...go for it!

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Thunderduck · 16/06/2009 14:10

I think it's hideous.

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mrsruffallo · 16/06/2009 14:09

don't like it sorry

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