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Pieternel

Quick answerPieternel is a Dutch diminutive form of Pieter, derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock," with the suffix "-nel" adding a diminutive quality.

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,357
TrendVintage
Peak year2007
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageDutch
CultureDutch/Flemish
ReligionChristian
Letters9
Numerology5 Chaldean 11
Global rank#1,357

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Pieternel

Pieternel is a Dutch diminutive form of Pieter, derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock," with the suffix "-nel" adding a diminutive quality.

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Etymology

Pieternel is a Dutch diminutive form of Pieter, derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock," with the suffix "-nel" adding a diminutive quality. The name is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, with historical roots in Christian tradition stemming from Saint Peter, the apostle of Jesus.

Pieternel currently ranks #1,357 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.

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