Prue

PROO

Short form of Prudence, English virtue name

"caution"

Prue Origin and Meaning

The name Prue is a girl's name of French origin meaning "caution".

After a long time in limbo, Prudence is now so clunky it'a cool, and it's starting to make a comeback, along with other Puritan virtue names like Mercy, Patience, and Constance.

Its short form, Prue, is much rarer on birth certificates, but it has a lot going for it. Spunky, streamlined, and full of energy, it's refreshing on its own, and would also make a charismatic middle name, or second part of a double name.

In the UK, its best-known wearer is the octogenarian cookery writer and presenter Prue Leith.

Popularity of the name Prue

• 1414 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Prue

• Prue Leith British restaurateur and writer
• Prue Stent Melbourne,based artist and photographer

The name Prue in Pop Culture

• Miss Prue Foresight "a silly, awkward, country girl," in William Congreve's play "Love for Love" (1695)
• Prue Halliwell character from the television series "Charmed"
• Prue McKeel character in the book series "The Wildwood Chronicles"