The namePerrine
Perrine is a French girl's name, an old pet form of Pierre and Pétronille. It was popular in France in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Perrine comes from Perrin, a medieval pet form of Pierre, from the Greek petros, "stone". It also served as a popular form of Pétronille, from the Latin Petronius, the name of a Roman family.
Origin
French. Perrine was common in the Middle Ages.
History
The name came back in France in the 1970s and 1980s. Girls named Perrine often celebrate their name day on Saint Petronilla's feast, 31 May.
Famous people named Perrine
- Perrine Laffont, skier, Olympic champion
Popularity of the name Perrine
Perrine in France
Perrine was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 7,275 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Perrine. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Perrine in France were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 61 in the five years before.
Perrine in Belgium
Perrine was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 291 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Perrine. Half of all babies named Perrine in Belgium were born before 2001.
Variants and related names
Perrine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Perrine mean?
Perrine comes from Perrin, a medieval pet form of Pierre, from the Greek petros, "stone". It also served as a popular form of Pétronille, from the Latin Petronius, the name of a Roman family.
What is the origin of the name Perrine?
French. Perrine was common in the Middle Ages.
Is Perrine a girl's or a boy's name?
Perrine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Perrine?
Variants and related names of Perrine include Pétronille and Pierre.
Who are famous people named Perrine?
Perrine Laffont, skier, Olympic champion.