Pernella
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pernella
Pernella is a feminine form of Pernell, derived from the Latin name Pernella or Perpetua, meaning "perpetual" or "continuous" from the Latin root *perpetuus*.
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Etymology
Pernella is a feminine form of Pernell, derived from the Latin name Pernella or Perpetua, meaning "perpetual" or "continuous" from the Latin root *perpetuus*. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with historical usage among Christian communities, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern times.
Pernella currently ranks #7,524 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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