Petronilla Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Petronilla means 'rock' and is of Latin origin.
Meaning of the Name Petronilla
Petronilla is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is the feminine form of the Roman family name Petronius. The name is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'petra' which means 'rock'. Petronilla was also the name of a 1st-century saint, who was regarded as a daughter of Saint Peter. The name gained popularity in the early Christian era and has been used in various European countries.
Popularity of the Name Petronilla
The popularity for the name Petronilla peaked in popularity in the year 1927 with 7 births, which ranked number 7,324 out of 9,268 unique names for that year. Petronilla had the most female births in 1927 with 7, which ranked number 3,875 out of 5,602 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Petronilla
Popularity of Petronilla by State
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