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Peregrine

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Pronounced PEHR-uh-grin /ˈpɛr.ə.ɡrɪn/Medium

Meaning: From Latin peregrinus, 'foreigner; traveler; pilgrim' — the source of the falcon's name too, since peregrine falcons were taken while wandering, not from the nest. Historically a boy's name (St Peregrine; Tolkien's Peregrin 'Pippin' Took); used here for a girl, which we flag.Medium

In 30 seconds: A wanderer's name: Peregrine means 'traveler; pilgrim' — and names the fastest bird alive (said 'PEHR-uh-grin'). More often a boy's name, which we note.
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningFrom Latin peregrinus, 'foreigner; traveler; pilgrim' — the source of the falcon's name too, since peregrine falcons were taken while wandering, not from the nest. Historically a boy's name (St Peregrine; Tolkien's Peregrin 'Pippin' Took); used here for a girl, which we flag.
U.S. rank (2024)#13084 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 128

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220112024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Peregrine comes from Latin peregrinus, 'foreigner; traveler; pilgrim'. It named saints, and Tolkien gave it to Peregrin 'Pippin' Took; it also names the peregrine falcon, caught as a wanderer rather than a nestling. It is used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys, which we note (said 'PEHR-uh-grin').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, literary, and adventurous.

Did you know? The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on earth, diving at over 200 mph — and its name means 'wanderer'. Tolkien gave the same name to Peregrin 'Pippin' Took.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Peregrine — Latin peregrinus, 'traveler; pilgrim'; peregrine falcon; Tolkien's Peregrin Took

Variations

PeregrinPerryPeregrina

Nicknames

PerryPeriPippin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Peregrine mean?

Peregrine means 'traveler; pilgrim', from Latin peregrinus — also the source of the peregrine falcon's name.

How do you pronounce Peregrine?

It's said PEHR-uh-grin /ˈpɛr.ə.ɡrɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Peregrine a boy or girl name?

Peregrine is historically a boy's name, worn by saints and by Tolkien's Pippin; girls' use is newer and rare, which we note.

How popular is Peregrine?

Peregrine is very rare for girls in the U.S., and more often given to boys.

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