Pernell
Pronunciation: [ p-ERN-uhl ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,380
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Girl Name
Pernell is also used as a girl name, ranked #69472.
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About the Name Pernell
Pernell is a boy name .
Is Pernell a boy or girl name? Pernell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,380 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,472. Pernell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Pernell is currently ranked #23,380 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pernell include Per, Pey, Perie, and Pernie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.