Peregrine
Wanderer; also a type of falcon
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Peregrine meaning & origin
Peregrine is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Wanderer; also a type of falcon". Listed origin: Latin.
Pronunciation
PER-uh-grin
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Peregrine. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
- Peregrine James
- Peregrine Lee
Famous Namesakes
- Peregrine Took (character in 'The Lord of the Rings')
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peregrine
What does the name Peregrine mean?
Peregrine is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Wanderer; also a type of falcon". Listed origin: Latin.
How do you pronounce Peregrine?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is PER-uh-grin. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Peregrine?
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Peregrine. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
What nickname ideas could work for Peregrine?
Ideas to try include Perry, Pere. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Peregrine?
Try Peregrine James, Peregrine Lee aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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