Petronila

Q: What is the origin of Petronila?

Petronila is of Latin origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Petronila a girl name?

Petronila is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Of the Petronius Clan"

Petronila is a Latin-derived name linked to Petronius, widely used in Iberian contexts and associated with saintly tradition.

Themes:latinsaintspanishclassicallineage

Biblical Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Petronila

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#11862Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Petronila did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Petronila Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Petronila.

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Petie

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Petr

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Petronila mean?

Petronila means "Of the Petronius Clan". Petronila is a Latin-derived name linked to Petronius, widely used in Iberian contexts and associated with saintly tradi

What is the origin of Petronila?

Petronila is of Latin origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Petronila?

According to the latest SSA data, Petronila is currently ranked #11862 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Petronila a girl name?

Petronila is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Petronila?

Popular nicknames for Petronila include Petie, Petr. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Petronila?

There are many names similar to Petronila in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginLatin, Spanish

Syllables4

Length9 letters

US Rank#11862

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Anton Antony Austen Antone Artis

Sisters

Antonia Alta Avis Augusta Adrian

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