Moderation, self-control, or restraint
Derived from the Latin word 'temperantia', it refers to the virtue of moderation and self-balance. It was popularized as a 'virtue name' by Puritans in the 17th century, intended to inspire a life of moral discipline. While rare today, it carries a sense of historical gravity and ethical strength.
Less common today
Temperence isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,878 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Forensic anthropologist and protagonist · Bones
Early American settler and Lady Yeardley
