Prentiss

Pronunciation: [ pr-EHNT-ihs ]

Girl Name #65,228 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Prentiss is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced pr-EHNT-ihs.

Parents who love the name Prentiss often also consider Priscilla, Prudence, Preston .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #65,228
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Pre Pry Preie Prenie

Also a Boy Name

Prentiss is also used as a boy name, ranked #14397.

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Priscilla Prudence Preston Prince Press Price Presley Primus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prentiss

Is Prentiss a boy or girl name?

Prentiss is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #65228. As a boy name, it is ranked #14397. Prentiss is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Prentiss?

Prentiss is pronounced pr-EHNT-ihs.

How popular is the name Prentiss?

Prentiss is currently ranked #65228 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Prentiss?

Common nicknames for Prentiss include Pre, Pry, Preie, and Prenie.

Is Prentiss a common or rare name?

Prentiss is an uncommon name, ranked #65228 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Prentiss

Prentiss is a girl name .

Is Prentiss a boy or girl name? Prentiss is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,228 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,397. Prentiss is more commonly used as a boy name.

Prentiss is currently ranked #65,228 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Prentiss include Pre, Pry, Preie, and Prenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.