Pernell: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Pernell – Meaning: little Peter, or little stone – Origin: Old French (from Latin) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: pur-NEL


Pernell is an Old French (from Latin) boy's name meaning “little Peter, or little stone”. It appears in our list of 200+ Forgotten Baby Boy Names That Deserve a Comeback.

Meaning & Origin of Pernell

Meaning: Little Peter, or little stone.

Origin: Old French (from Latin).

How to Pronounce Pernell

Phonetic: pur-NEL   IPA: /pərˈnɛl/

Popularity of Pernell

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2023.

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