The namePrunelle
Prunelle is a French girl's name meaning sloe.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
The prunelle is the fruit of the blackthorn; the word also means the pupil of the eye, as in the French phrase for "the apple of one's eye".
Origin
French, from the common noun.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Prunelle
Prunelle in France
Prunelle was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 185 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Prunelle. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Prunelle in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prunelle mean?
The prunelle is the fruit of the blackthorn; the word also means the pupil of the eye, as in the French phrase for "the apple of one's eye".
What is the origin of the name Prunelle?
French, from the common noun.
Is Prunelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Prunelle is a girl's name.