The namePrune
Prune is a French girl's name taken from the name of the fruit, the plum. It has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Prune is the French word for plum, from the Latin prunum.
Origin
French.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s, with the fashion for fruit and flower names.
Popularity of the name Prune
Prune in France
Prune was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,260 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Prune. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Prune in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 95 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prune mean?
Prune is the French word for plum, from the Latin prunum.
What is the origin of the name Prune?
French.
Is Prune a girl's or a boy's name?
Prune is a girl's name.