The namePétronille
Pétronille is the French form of Petronilla, a girl's name of Latin origin, that of a saint of ancient Rome. It has been quietly coming back since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Pétronille comes from the Latin Petronilla, derived from the name of the Roman family Petronius.
Origin
Latin. An old legend makes Saint Petronilla the daughter of Saint Peter.
History
A rare name, it has been coming back in France since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Pétronille
Pétronille in France
Pétronille was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 360 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Pétronille. Half of all babies named Pétronille in France were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Pétronille in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pétronille mean?
Pétronille comes from the Latin Petronilla, derived from the name of the Roman family Petronius.
What is the origin of the name Pétronille?
Latin. An old legend makes Saint Petronilla the daughter of Saint Peter.
Is Pétronille a girl's or a boy's name?
Pétronille is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Pétronille?
Variants and related names of Pétronille include Perrine.