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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wood, copse, or thicket (from a reconstructed Pictish word)
- Origin
- Scottish (Pictish)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- PURTH
Perth is a Scottish name rooted in Pictish, pronounced PURTH, and works well as a neutral choice for either a son or daughter. You might see it explained as meaning 'place of the furrows,' but that gloss isn't well-supported — the stronger evidence points to a Pictish word for 'wood, copse, or thicket.' If you're drawn to names with a global, minimalist feel, Perth fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Perth
Meaning: Wood, copse, or thicket (from a reconstructed Pictish word).
Origin: Scottish (Pictish).
A common claim: Perth is often said to mean 'place of the furrows' Actually: This 'furrows' gloss appears inaccurate; the better-supported origin traces Perth to a Pictish word for 'wood, copse, thicket'.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Perth
PURTHIPA /ˈpɜːrθ/
Popularity of Perth
Perth does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Perth
These names share Perth’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Perth mean?
Wood, copse, or thicket (from a reconstructed Pictish word). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Perth?
Perth is pronounced PURTH (IPA: /ˈpɜːrθ/).
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