The baby name Parnella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced par-NEL-uh (/pɑrˈnɛlə/).
The baby name Parnella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced par-NEL-uh (/pɑrˈnɛlə/).
Parnella is Latin, Norman in Origin.
Parnella is a rare feminine given name ultimately linked to the medieval English Parnel/Parnell, which arrived via Anglo-Norman French Pernelle, the everyday form of Latin Petronilla, a diminutive of Petronia (feminine of Petronius). Its meaning is commonly interpreted as "rock" or "stone" by association with the Peter/Petra family, though etymologists also note Petronilla’s origin as a Roman family name rather than a transparent word name.
Used widely in the 13th and 14th centuries in England under the influence of the cult of St Petronilla, Pernel/Parnel later declined, not least because parnel became a pejorative in Middle English. The form survived as the surname Parnell and has been revived occasionally as a given name; Parnella is a modern, distinctly feminine elaboration that avoids the old slang echo. Related forms and variants include Parnel, Parnell, Pernel, Pernelle (French), Petronilla, Petronella, and Petronela; possible nicknames are Nell, Nella, and Ella.
Parnella is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 5 recorded uses, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Parnella is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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