Little proud one
Derived from the Middle English word 'pru' or 'prou', meaning brave or valiant, combined with a diminutive suffix. Originally a surname, it signifies a person of small stature or young age who possessed a courageous or proud spirit.
About 10 boys were named Pruitt in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy-winning character actor
