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Perdi is a feminine name most commonly used as a shortened form of Perdita, which derives from Latin meaning "lost" or "lost one." This connection traces back to Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale,"…
Perdie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names containing 'per' like Perdita (meaning 'lost' in Latin) or a Scottish pet form of names like Meredith or…
Perdy is a charming feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive of Perdita, which means "lost" in Latin. The name gained notable recognition through literature and popular culture,…
Greek; Hebrew; Persian
"mountain dweller; fruit; fairy"
This name used for both sexes in several cultures is quite well used in Israel.
Armenian
"turquoise"
Interesting on paper, though most people would confuse it with the word peruse.
Perpétue is a feminine French name derived from the Latin 'perpetua,' meaning 'continuous' or 'everlasting.' The name carries significant historical weight through its connection to Saint Perpetua, a…
Feminine variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
"dweller near a pear tree or rock, stone"
Five girls were given the name Perrine last year. Other feminine Perry or Peter alternatives are Perrin, Perry, or even Petra.
English
"pear tree"
Perry fits right in with rising boyish nicknames for girls and cool picks like Frankie and Scottie. This relaxed name sounds novel compared to such former favorites as Kerry and Sherry. Perry is the…
Variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
"dweller near the pear tree or rock, stone"
Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It was given to 26 boys and six girls in the US in 2023, a decrease over the year before. It has…
"dweller near a pear tree"
For boys, this name calls to mind old-school detective Perry Mason. But peppy Perri is coming around as part of a group of boyish nicknames for girls - along with favorites like Leni and Charlie. In…
Perrie, a soft and playful twist on Perry, gained attention through Perrie Edwards, singer of the British girl group Little Mix. With its sleek -ie ending, Perrie fits right in with rising unisex…
Perrey is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage. It may be a variation of Perry, which derives from Old English 'pirige' meaning 'pear…
Country name
"land of the Parsa"
The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa , the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Persis or Persea, the feminine form of Perseus, feel more…
Greek
"Persian woman"
Parents seeking a distinctive New Testament name might consider this one. Adopted by some Puritans in the seventeenth century, Persis was used in the William Dean Howells novel The Rise of Silas…
Yiddish
"pearl"
Old-fashioned enough to the American ear that literally no baby girls received the name in the US in the most recent year counted. Though might Pessa provide a more unique spin on Tessa? It certainly…
"Passover"
Pessel is a feminine name of Yiddish origin, primarily used in Jewish communities. It's derived from the Hebrew name "Pesach" (Passover) or possibly from "Batya" (daughter of God). Pessel was common…
Perril is an unusual feminine name with unclear etymology, possibly a variant of Pearl or a surname adapted for feminine use. It may have connections to the Latin 'periculum' meaning 'danger' or…
Pessye is a feminine name that likely originated as a Yiddish diminutive form of Elizabeth or possibly Pesach (Passover). In Jewish naming traditions, it may be related to 'Pesya' or 'Pessia,' names…
Peyta is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Peita, which has Greek roots meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' similar to the masculine Peter.…
Petrine is a feminine name with deep religious and historical significance. Derived from the Latin 'Petrinus,' meaning 'of Peter' or 'rock-like,' it directly connects to the apostle Peter from…
