Peregrin
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Peregrin
Peregrin derives from the Latin "peregrinus," meaning "traveler" or "foreigner," originally referring to someone from abroad or in a foreign land.
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Etymology
Peregrin derives from the Latin "peregrinus," meaning "traveler" or "foreigner," originally referring to someone from abroad or in a foreign land. The name has been used primarily in Christian cultures, particularly among medieval pilgrims and saints, with Saint Peregrinus being a venerated figure in Catholic tradition.
Peregrin currently ranks #6,714 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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