The namePierrette
Pierrette is a French feminine pet form of Pierre. It was very common in France in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Pierrette comes from Pierre, from the Greek petros, "stone, rock".
Origin
French. Pierrette is also the female partner of Pierrot in French pantomime.
History
Pierrette peaked in France in the early 1930s.
Popularity of the name Pierrette
Pierrette in France
Pierrette was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 24,540 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Pierrette. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 1932. Half of all babies named Pierrette in France were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Pierrette in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pierrette mean?
Pierrette comes from Pierre, from the Greek petros, "stone, rock".
What is the origin of the name Pierrette?
French. Pierrette is also the female partner of Pierrot in French pantomime.
Is Pierrette a girl's or a boy's name?
Pierrette is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Pierrette?
Variants and related names of Pierrette include Pierre.