"pear tree"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
Perrie
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A playful English name with a touch of Persian fairy magic
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Meaning & Origin
"fairy, supernatural being"
Origin: Persian
Language: Persian
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The Story of Perrie
Perrie has two distinct etymological roots. As a variant of Perry, it derives from the Old English pyrige, meaning pear tree, and was originally an occupational surname for someone who lived near pear trees. Alternatively, Peri in Persian mythology refers to a supernatural being similar to a fairy or angel — a beautiful, benevolent spirit. The -ie ending feminizes and softens the name with a playful quality.
Perrie shot to global recognition largely due to Perrie Edwards, a member of the British girl group Little Mix, who rose to fame on The X Factor UK in 2011. Little Mix went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, making Perrie a name strongly associated with modern pop music success.
In Persian mythology, Peri beings are supernatural figures — fallen angels who became good after seeking forgiveness, often depicted as beautiful winged beings. This folkloric dimension adds a magical quality to the name beyond its English tree-name origins.
Historical Record
Perrie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 314 babies have been named Perrie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Perrie is past its peak , currently ranked #6,361 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Perrie Edwards of Little Mix was engaged to former One Direction member Zayn Malik from 2013 to 2015
- In Persian folklore, Peri beings appear in the epic poem Lalla-Rookh by Thomas Moore as beautiful, imprisoned spirits
- Perry as a given name dates back to medieval England where it was common in counties like Somerset, known for perry (pear cider) production
Perrie in Other Languages
Welsh
Peri
French
Perrie
English
Perry
Persian
پری (Pari)
Popularity Over Time
#6,361
Current Rank
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Trend
Peaked 1960
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Perrie
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Perrie Edwards
Musician
1993
British singer and member of the girl group Little Mix, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time
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Katy Perry
Musician
1984
American pop singer whose real surname is Hudson, who adopted Perry as her stage name
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Peri Gilpin
Actor
1961
American actress known for playing Roz Doyle on the TV series Frasier
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #6,361
- Total SSA Count
- 19
- Cultural Origins
- English Persian Welsh
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Per
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perrie
What does the name Perrie mean?
"pear tree" (from Old English). "fairy, supernatural being" (from Persian). Perrie has two distinct etymological roots. As a variant of Perry, it derives from the Old English pyrige, meaning pear tree, and was originally an occupational surname for someone who lived near pear trees. Alternatively, Peri in Persian mythology refers to a supernatural being similar to a fairy or angel — a beautiful, benevolent spirit. The -ie ending feminizes and softens the name with a playful quality.
What is the origin of the name Perrie?
Perrie has Old English, Persian, English, and Welsh origins. In Old English, it means "pear tree". In Persian, it means "fairy, supernatural being".
Is Perrie a boy or girl name?
Perrie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6361. As a boy name, it is ranked #15872. Perrie is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Perrie?
Perrie is currently ranked #6361 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Perrie?
Common nicknames for Perrie include Per.
What are good middle names for Perrie?
Popular middle name pairings include Perrie Mae, Perrie Grace, Perrie Louise, Perrie Rose, Perrie Ann, and Perrie Jane.
What are good sibling names for Perrie?
Names that pair well with Perrie as siblings include Zayn, Leigh-Anne, Jade, Nicki, Jesy, and Niall.
How many syllables does Perrie have?
Perrie has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Perrie a common or rare name?
Perrie is an uncommon name, ranked #6361 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Perrie
Perrie is a girl name with English, Persian, and Welsh origins . The name means "pear tree" in Old English .
Is Perrie a boy or girl name? Perrie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,361 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,872. Perrie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Perrie is currently ranked #6,361 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Perrie has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Perrie include Per. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Perrie include Perry, Perri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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