Parnell
Pronunciation: [ p-AHRN-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Parnell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 914 babies have been named Parnell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Parnell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,310 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,310
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Parnell
Parnell is a boy name .
Is Parnell a boy or girl name? Parnell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,310 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,971. Parnell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Parnell is currently ranked #12,310 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Parnell include Par, Parn, Parny, Parnie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Pay, Paie, and Parkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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