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Peregrin

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Peregrin Pronunciation

Peregrin is pronounced PER-ə-grin /ˈpɛr.ə.ɡrɪn/High

Meaning: From Latin peregrinus, 'a traveler, a foreigner; a pilgrim, a wanderer' (a Peregrine spelling)Medium

In 30 seconds: A pilgrim wanderer: Peregrin is Latin for 'a traveler, a pilgrim'. Adventurous, vintage, and warm (Pippin in The Lord of the Rings).

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningFrom Latin peregrinus, 'a traveler, a foreigner; a pilgrim, a wanderer' (a Peregrine spelling)

U.S. rank (2024)#4986 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Peregrin is a spelling of Peregrine — from Latin peregrinus, 'a traveler, a foreigner; a pilgrim, a wanderer' (St Peregrine; the swift peregrine falcon). An adventurous, vintage name (the hobbit Peregrin 'Pippin' Took in The Lord of the Rings); the streamlined spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-pilgrim-wanderer at the root, and adventurous.

Did you know? Peregrine/Peregrin means 'a traveler, a pilgrim; a wanderer' (Latin peregrinus) — also the peregrine falcon, the 'wandering falcon'; the hobbit Peregrin 'Pippin' Took bears it.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Peregrine — root etymology

Variations

PeregrinePellegrinoPippin

Nicknames

PerryPip

Themes & Styles

Latin Vintage Saint

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If you like Peregrin…

Peregrine— the standard spelling

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Konstantin— a fellow Latin choice

Agustin— another Latin name

Fermin— lands in the same popularity range

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How do you pronounce Peregrin?

Peregrin is pronounced PER-ə-grin (/ˈpɛr.ə.ɡrɪn/). Press play above to hear Peregrin said aloud.

How do you say Peregrin?

Peregrin is said PER-ə-grin (/ˈpɛr.ə.ɡrɪn/). Press play above to hear Peregrin said aloud.

What does the name Peregrin mean?

Peregrin is Latin for 'a traveler, a pilgrim; a wanderer'.

Is Peregrin a boy or girl name?

Peregrin is a boy's name.

How popular is Peregrin?

Peregrin is a rare name in the U.S.