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Perette

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Pronounced puh-RET /pəˈrɛt/Medium

Meaning: Perette is a French feminine pet form of Pierre, the French Peter, from the Greek 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' The -ette ending is a classic French diminutive marking a small or dear form, so Perette reads as 'little stone' or 'dear Pierre.'Low

In 30 seconds: Perette is a French feminine diminutive of Pierre (Peter), 'little rock.' It appeared in US records only in a single year in the early nineteen-sixties (said puh-RET).

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Origin LowFrench, Greek

MeaningPerette is a French feminine pet form of Pierre, the French Peter, from the Greek 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' The -ette ending is a classic French diminutive marking a small or dear form, so Perette reads as 'little stone' or 'dear Pierre.'

U.S. rank (1962)#3260

1962 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1962

Total births (all-time)≈ 16

History & Origin

Perette is a French diminutive of Pierre, the French form of Peter, from Greek 'petros' (rock, stone). The -ette ending makes it affectionate, 'little Pierre' or 'small stone.' Long familiar in France, it crossed to US records only briefly, keeping its crisp, two-beat French sound.

It surfaced only around 1962 and never rose above roughly sixteen girls that year. That marks it as a brief early-sixties appearance rather than an established American name.

Did you know? Perette carries a storybook air, and indeed a milkmaid named Perrette stars in a famous La Fontaine fable; as an American name it is a genuine rarity, appearing only around 1962.

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Perette — French feminine diminutive of Pierre/Peter (Greek petros 'rock'); -ette diminutive

Variations

PerrettePierettePerrine

Nicknames

Perri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Perette mean?

It means 'little rock' or 'dear Pierre,' as a French feminine diminutive of Pierre, the French Peter, from Greek 'petros' (stone).

How do you pronounce Perette?

It is said puh-RET /pəˈrɛt/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Perette a boy or girl name?

Perette is used as a girl's name.

Is Perette a popular name?

No; it is very rare, appearing in the United States only in the early nineteen-sixties.