Perrin

Perrin is a traditional female first name that occasionally also appears as a male variant. It derives from Pierre, a French form of the name Peter, which traces back to the biblical Petrus and has its roots in the Ancient Greek Petros (Πέτρος). The name is literally translated as 'the rocky one' or 'the stone' and 'the rock'.

What does the name Perrin mean?

Perrin is primarily known as an old female name but can also be used for males. It is a derivative of Pierre, which is a French version of Peter, and has its origins in the name Petrus. This goes back to the Ancient Greek word for rock, pétrā ‎(πέτρᾱ) or pétros (πέτρος), meaning 'the rock' or 'the stone'. The name also has its roots in the Aramaic Kephás, which stands for 'the gemstone' or 'the boulder', as well as for qualities like 'solid', 'strong', and 'determined'. The name's popularity has grown due to the veneration of the Apostle Peter. Other variants include Perin, Perine, Perrine, Perrinne, and Pera.

Where does the name Perrin come from?

Perrin has its roots in both Ancient Aramaic and Ancient Greek, meaning 'the rocky one'. The Ancient Aramaic word kefas or kephas stands for 'the gemstone' or 'the boulder' and also describes qualities such as solidity and determination. The

How do you pronounce Perrin?

Perrin is pronounced like 'Pärrin'.

When is the name day of Perrin?

The name day for Perrin is celebrated on June 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Perrin is among the less common first names. It has not appeared in the German name rankings so far. In Austria, Perrin was most successful in 1993, ranking 738th in the name charts. From 1984 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 5,362nd. However, it has not been used for newborns in the last ten years.

Similar first names

Perine