Prunella is a feminine given name. The name is derived from the Latin for plum.[citation needed]

Prunella
Genderfeminine
Origin
Meaningplum
Other names
Nickname(s)Pru, Prue
DerivedLatin

The usual diminutive or short form is Pru or Prue. These may also be short for the unrelated name Prudence.

People with this name

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Fictional characters

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  • Prunella Deegan, a child in the children's book and the animated television series Arthur
  • Prunella, the title character in the Italian fairy tale "Prunella"
  • Prunella Gentleman, heroine of the novel Sorcerer of the Crown by Zen Cho

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