Purnell Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Purnell means 'rock' or 'stone' and symbolizes strength and reliability.
Meaning of the Name Purnell
Purnell is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old French name Pernelle, which itself was a variant of the Latin name Petronella. The name ultimately comes from the Greek word petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. Purnell has a strong and sturdy meaning, symbolizing strength and reliability.
Popularity of the Name Purnell
The popularity for the name Purnell peaked in popularity in the year 1964 with 19 births, which ranked number 4,765 out of 11,213 unique names for that year. Purnell had the most female births in 1919 with 6, which ranked number 4,252 out of 5,559 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1964 with 19, which ranked number 1,849 out of 4,593 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Purnell
Popularity of Purnell by State
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