Pernell
Pronunciation: [ p-ERN-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pernell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 33 babies have been named Pernell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pernell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,472 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,472
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Germanic origin
"forest dweller"
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Old Norse via Ivor origin
"yew warrior"
#69,341 in US
Cornish topographic origin
"from Denzell (estate in Cornwall)"
#69,595 in US
Germanic origin
"brave and strong"
#69,311 in US
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"from the Emley settlement"
#69,432 in US
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"life, wished for child"
#69,527 in US
Irish origin
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#69,391 in US
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About the Name Pernell
Pernell is a girl name .
Is Pernell a boy or girl name? Pernell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,472 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,380. Pernell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Pernell is currently ranked #69,472 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pernell include Per, Pern, Perny, Pernie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Pey, Peie, and Perkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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