Names Prentiss

Prentiss

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Prentiss means "printer" or "apprentice" in Scottish and English.
Pronunciation
PREN-tis
The name Prentiss is pronounced as "Pren-tiss".
Popularity
Prentiss is not a very commonly used name. It is considered to be a rare name in the United States and other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Prentiss
Cartoon of Prentiss

Prentiss Name meanings & History

The name Prentiss is of Scottish and English origin. It is derived from the occupational name of a person who was a printer or who worked in a printing press. The name Prentiss means "printer" or "apprentice" in Scottish and English. Transferred use of the surname Prentiss. The name Prentiss is mostly used as a first name for boys. It is not commonly used as a last name.

Zodiac Sign of Prentiss: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Prentiss:

P: Pensive,Particular,Partnership,Political,Passive

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

E: Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven,Expressive,Entertain

N: Nice,Neat,Neurosis,Nervous,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nutrition

T: Truth,Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Testy,Talkative,Tireless,Touchy

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Status,Security,Sensuality,Social Standing,Success,Solidity,Sex

Prentiss is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name