Temperence
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Meaning & Origin
Temperence is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Temperence first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 77 babies have been named Temperence in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Temperence is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,622 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #43,622
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Temperence
Temperence is a girl name .
Temperence is currently ranked #43,622 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Temperence include Tem, Temp, Tempy, Tempie, Tempe, Tempey, Tempeie, Nce, Ncey, Ence, Tey, and Teie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Temperence include Temperance . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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