Pru Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pru Name at a Glance

Name	Pru
Meaning	Diminutive of Prudence: Prudence. One of the many qualities and virtues that the Puritans adopted as names after the Reformation.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Pru Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pru means “Diminutive of Prudence: Prudence. One of the many qualities and virtues that the Puritans adopted as names after the Reformation”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Pru Name Origin

Our database records Pru under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Pru a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Pru is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Pru

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