What is the origin of the name Temperance?

Temperance is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Temperance?

Temperance is currently ranked #2127 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Temperance?

Temperance is pronounced TEM-pər-əns.

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Temperance

TEM-pər-əns

Popularity

#2127

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

3,610

Peak Year

#323 in 2014

First Recorded

1916

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A virtue name meaning 'moderation' or 'self-control'. It became popular among the Puritans.

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Temp Tempe

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Temp Tempe

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

PatientCalmDisciplinedWise

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