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Prudence v Florence

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looki · 24/07/2013 16:41

Is Prudence going to become as 'fashionable' as Florence? They are so similar?

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8thplace · 24/07/2013 16:59

I don't know of any resurgence of the name Prudence but have to say I prefer Florence of the two.

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squoosh · 24/07/2013 17:14

Florence isn't my favourite name in the world but it's far preferable to Prudence which I would be very surprised to see soar in popularity.

Prudence is so dowdy, and of all the virtues to have, being prudent must be the most boring of all.

After chastity of course.

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PeterParkerSays · 24/07/2013 17:17

Prudence seems old fashioned, where Florence has moved from old lady to quirky.

Abbreviated, Flo is also much nicer than Pru (which to me is just an insurance company)

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CruCru · 24/07/2013 18:04

Florence is a bit over used, especially as a middle name. I quite like Prudence, except Pru reminds me of the insurance company. I also like Constance.

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gettingeasiernow · 24/07/2013 18:42

Makes me think of Gordon Brown, banking, boom/bust. Go with Florence, much prettier.

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stopgap · 24/07/2013 19:16

I love both. I like the old Puritan names, particularly Constance.

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SleepyCatOnTheMat · 24/07/2013 19:20

I like both. I would never shorten Florence to Flo though (very old lady, with a headscarf and a faaaag!) - it would have to be Florrie or Flossie. Prudence would be Prue, and deserves to be more popular than it is.

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Teamjavert · 24/07/2013 19:22

Florence is much nicer. Prudence is hideous. I don't see it becoming popular for that reason.

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Wbdn28 · 24/07/2013 20:32

Prudence is quite nice actually. Better than being called Splurge. Decadence is getting a bit old-hat, isn't it? Wink

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looki · 24/07/2013 22:59

I think they are very similar style names and very similar sounding names, but we are more used to hearing the name Florence these days. I'm not sure if one is particularly nicer than the other, rather more a case of one being more familiar than the other.

Florence is quite 'now' but I would think prior to the current 'rage' for the name, when the name Florence was brought up, it would have resulted in pretty much the same reaction as the name Prudence has for the most part received on this thread?

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Leeds2 · 24/07/2013 23:19

Florence for me|!

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Teamjavert · 24/07/2013 23:30

Prudence has a harsh ugly sound IMHO. Nothing to do with how common/uncommon it is,at least not for me.

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FingersCrossedLegsNot · 24/07/2013 23:41

I think Prudence is beyond adorable. Can you just imagine a little girl called Prudence....soooooo cute....nn Prudie....swoon!

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Notsoyummymummy1 · 25/07/2013 01:49

Both awful sorry!

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CruCru · 26/07/2013 11:22

I met a woman in her mid thirties called Patience a few months ago. I like that but am not so keen on Pat.

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SilkStalkings · 27/07/2013 20:14

Caution versus inspiration? I know which I'd rather be named. Smile
Chastity vs Liberty?

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Layl77 · 27/07/2013 20:17

I agree with prudence being harsh and not a bit ugly :/ Florence is fine though

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JamieandtheMagicTorch · 27/07/2013 20:58

FLorence is prettier. If you think about the meaning of Prudence, it's a bit .... Unromantic.

Having said that, i really love Constance, nn Connie, along similar lines.

Or if you like virtue names, what about

Faith
Joy
Hope
Mercy

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JamieandtheMagicTorch · 27/07/2013 20:59

Pru sounds a bit like Poo as well

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MrsBungle · 27/07/2013 21:09

Florence is much prettier. I think prudence is very harsh and dowdy.

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schmee · 27/07/2013 21:13

Constance is nice.. I like Verity as well.

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Standautocorrected · 27/07/2013 21:20

What about Patience?

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looki · 27/07/2013 21:24

Pru v Flo - much of a muchness in my opinion.

I get what you are saying regarding the sound of Prudence but to be perfectly honest, not very long ago, Florence would have met with the same reaction I think?

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schmee · 27/07/2013 21:43

Pru sounds like Prune IMO.

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bulletwithbutterflywings · 27/07/2013 21:48

I love the name Prudence! But the Prudence I used to know got called Poo-pants (affectionately of course! And we were all immature adults) Grin

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