Pernell
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pernell
Pernell is derived from the Latin name Pernellus, a diminutive form of Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone" through its connection to the Greek petros.
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Etymology
Pernell is derived from the Latin name Pernellus, a diminutive form of Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone" through its connection to the Greek petros. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking countries and African American communities, with notable bearers including jazz musician Pernell Roberts and other 20th-century American figures.
Pernell currently ranks #11,660 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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