Pellie
Greek · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Pellie
Pellie is a diminutive or informal variant of names like Pelle (Scandinavian form of Peter), derived from the Latin "Petrus" meaning "stone" or "rock." The name has roots in Greek through the apostle Peter, whose name Jesus gave him to signify his role as a foundational figure in Christianity.
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Etymology
Pellie is a diminutive or informal variant of names like Pelle (Scandinavian form of Peter), derived from the Latin "Petrus" meaning "stone" or "rock." The name has roots in Greek through the apostle Peter, whose name Jesus gave him to signify his role as a foundational figure in Christianity.
Pellie is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Denmark, where it functions as a casual or familial form of the name Pelle; it carries no significant historical context beyond its use as a modern given name or nickname in Nordic cultures.
Pellie currently ranks #1,785 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1899.
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