Purnell
Pronunciation: [ p-ERN-uhl ]
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Purnell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 459 babies have been named Purnell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Purnell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,366 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,366
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Purnell
Purnell is a boy name .
Is Purnell a boy or girl name? Purnell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,366 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,720. Purnell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Purnell is currently ranked #23,366 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Purnell include Pur, Purn, Purny, Purnie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Puy, Puie, and Purkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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