Prince (given name)

Prince is a masculine given name.

Prince
Pronunciation/prɪns/
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameAnglo-Saxon itself derived from Latin
Meaning"first one" or "ruler"

Etymology

Prince as a given name is an Anglo-Saxon name, derived from the Latin word princeps (“first one” or “leader”).

The name comes from its first bearer, who was a person who acted in a formal and regal manner, or who had won the title of prince in some sort of contest.

Artists and entertainers

Musicians

Other artists and entertainers

Athletes

Association footballers

Gridiron/American football players

Boxers

Other athletes

Politicians

Other

See also

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