The name Petronille is a girl's name of French origin meaning "yokel, woodpecker, stone".

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So many names sound better with a French accent, and Petronille is one of them: it  feels unusual in an elegant way. Usually spelled as Pétronille, it is derived from the Latin Petronius, possibly meaning "yokel",  which is now considered a slur for country dwellers, but it may previously have referred to the green woodpecker instead, which is a better meaning. Alternatively, it can be linked to Peter, as Saint Petronilla was said to be Saint Peter's daughter.
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Pétronille was popular in France in the early 20th century, while Petronille was familiar in Medieval England. 

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