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 [ 3 syll. pe-re-gri-ne, per-egr-ine ] The boy name Peregrine is pronounced PEHRahGRIYN KEY. Peregrine has its origins in the Latin language and it is used largely in English. Derived from the element peregrinus with the meaning 'stranger, foreigner, traveller, pilgrim'. An original form of the name is Peregrinus (Latin). The first name shares the same root as the name of the peregrine falcon, which is named for its long-range flights. Several early Christian saints bore the name, including Saint Peregrine (-182) who was martyred under the emperor Commodus. Among early Christians, the name had often been associated with the notion that life on earth is a temporary transit. The name has long been borne by Roman Catholics, often in honor of the saints. It was first adopted by English speakers in the 13th century; in the 18th century the name was popularized by the Tobias Smollett novel The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (1751). Variant forms of the name include the Italian names Pellegrino and Perrino. Another variant of Peregrine is the English pet form Perry. Peregrine is not popular as a baby name for boys. It is not in the top 1000 names. A famous person named Peregrine is Journalist Peregrine Worsthorne, born 22 December 1923. KEY: Pronunciation for Peregrine: P as in "pee (P.IY)" ; EH as in "Ed (EH.D)" ; R as in "read (R.IY.D)" ; AH as in "hut (HH.AH.T)" ; G as in "green (G.R.IY.N)" ; R as in "read (R.IY.D)" ; IY as in "eat (IY.T)" ; N as in "knee (N.IY)"   |
