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Prudence 
Latin, "Prudent, cautious"
Beatles fans may be inspired by the song "Dear Prudence" (written about Mia Farrow's little sister, who wouldn't come out of her room at a spiritual retreat in India), but without that Fab Four connection, the name is insufferably prudish.
Variations
Prewdence,
Prew,
Pru,
Prudentiane,
Prue,
Prudencia,
Prudentia
Nicknames
Pru,
Prudy
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Latin, "Noblewoman"
Patricia is well-bred and serious, a prep-school girl headed for the Ivy League.When she's feeling more playful, she goes by Patty, Patsy or Trish.
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