Petronilla
pet-roh-NEE-lah
Letters
10
Syllables
4
Origin
Latin
Total Births
57
Peak Year
#7 in 1927
First Recorded
1907
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A feminine Latin name, a diminutive of Petra, meaning 'little stone' or 'rock'. It was a popular saint's name in medieval times.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Petronilla
Roman virgin and martyr, traditionally considered St. Peter's daughter.
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