Moderation and self-control
A variant spelling of Temperance, one of the seven cardinal virtues. It represents the quality of moderation, restraint, and balance in one's actions and thoughts. The name gained popularity among Puritans in the 17th century as a 'virtue name' intended to inspire moral character.
Less common today
Temprance isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,204 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Forensic anthropologist and protagonist · Bones
Early American settler and survivor of the Starving Time
