Pringle
Scottish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Pringle
The name Pringle derives from a Scottish place name, likely from "Pringel" or similar Scottish geographical origins, meaning "a pointed hill" or referring to a location in the Scottish Borders.
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Etymology
The name Pringle derives from a Scottish place name, likely from "Pringel" or similar Scottish geographical origins, meaning "a pointed hill" or referring to a location in the Scottish Borders. The Pringle surname became established among Scottish nobility and landowners, particularly in the Borders region, and has been borne by notable historical figures including the Pringle family of Torwoodlee.
Pringle currently ranks #3,629 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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