Peregrine
PARE-uh-grin
Peregrine is a unisex name of Latin origin, meaning “From the Latin 'peregrinus,' meaning 'traveler,' 'pilgrim,' or 'foreigner.' It signifies a journey and exploration.”. It currently ranks #13084 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2020.
What Peregrine Means
“From the Latin 'peregrinus,' meaning 'traveler,' 'pilgrim,' or 'foreigner.' It signifies a journey and exploration.”
The Story of Peregrine
This name is a map, a declaration of a life lived in motion, a journey that starts the moment your child arrives.
Peregrine derives directly from the Latin word 'peregrinus,' meaning 'traveler,' 'pilgrim,' or 'foreigner.' Its historical significance lies in signifying those who journeyed long distances for religious or exploratory purposes. The name's path traces from ancient Rome through medieval Europe, carried by those who ventured far from home.
To speak 'Peregrine' is to feel the pull of the horizon and the thrill of discovery. It’s a name that whispers of adventures yet to come, of paths untrodden. When you write this name, you may feel a sense of profound possibility, imagining your child’s life as a grand exploration, embracing the world with wide-eyed wonder.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Peregrine O'Connell
Irish nobleman and politician.
Peregrine White
First English child born in New England.
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Peak Year
#44 in 2020
Total Births
414
First Recorded
1998
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