At a Glance
- Origin
- Uncertain (disputed - Germanic or Romance theories)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- peer-MIN-ee-us
Pirminius is an uncertain (disputed - Germanic or Romance theories) boy's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Saint Names for Boys — Faithful, Timeless, and Surprisingly Cool.
Meaning & Origin of Pirminius
Origin: uncertain (disputed - Germanic or Romance theories).
A common claim: First, foremost. Actually: The 'first, foremost' gloss likely reflects a coincidental resemblance to Latin primus rather than an attested derivation; the name's actual origin is disputed among historians.
How to Pronounce Pirminius
peer-MIN-ee-usIPA /pɪərˈmɪn.i.əs/
Popularity of Pirminius
Pirminius doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Pirminius
Similar Names
Virgilius · Winnoc · Dalmatius · Richarius · Bertulf · Nicasius
