Petronilla
Pronunciation: [ p-ehtr-uhn-IHL-uh ]
Petronilla is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,646 in the US, popular nicknames include Pet, Pey, and Petie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,646
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Petronilla
Petronilla is a girl name .
Petronilla is currently ranked #38,646 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Petronilla include Pet, Pey, Petie, and Petrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Petronilla include Petra, Petrona . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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