Pernell

Q: How popular is the name Pernell?

Pernell is ranked #69472 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ p-ERN-uhl ]

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Girl Name #69,472 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Pernell is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-ERN-uhl.

Parents who love the name Pernell often also consider Ednamay, Ritchie, Thomasena .

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Popularity Over Time

#69,472

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #69,472
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Per Pey Perie Pernie

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Also a Boy Name

Pernell is also used as a boy name, ranked #23380.

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Addah Girl Hebrew Bernell Girl Germanic Alfie Girl Old English Thomasena Girl Aramaic Evalin Girl Germanic Ednamay Girl Latin Maia/Greek margarites Carlita Girl Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pernell

Is Pernell a boy or girl name?

Pernell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69472. As a boy name, it is ranked #23380. Pernell is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Pernell?

Pernell is pronounced p-ERN-uhl.

How popular is the name Pernell?

Pernell is currently ranked #69472 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Pernell?

Common nicknames for Pernell include Per, Pey, Perie, and Pernie.

Is Pernell a common or rare name?

Pernell is an uncommon name, ranked #69472 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Pey, Perie, and Pernie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.