NAME PROFILE
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Derived from the Latin name Petronilla, meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. Pernie describes an individual who is solid, dependable, and possesses a vibrant, energetic personality that brings warmth to any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 101 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 2023 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2023 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Latin, English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
UT — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Pernilla August (Actress in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace) · Pernille Blume (Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer) · Pernille Harder (Professional Footballer for Bayern Munich) · Pernilla Wiberg (Alpine Ski Racer and Olympic Champion) · St. Petronilla (Early Roman Saint and Martyr)
Nicknames & Diminutives
PerNieNini
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