Peregr as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Peregr

What is the meaning of the name Peregr ?

The baby name Peregr is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɛrəɡr/ (PEH-ruh-gr).

Peregr is Latin in Origin.

Peregr is a clipped modern form of Peregrine/Peregrin, ultimately from Latin peregrinus, meaning “traveler,” “foreigner,” or “pilgrim.” The name circulated widely in medieval Christendom, attached to monks, pilgrims, and several saints, notably Saint Peregrine Laziosi of Forlì. It later saw revival in English-speaking circles - partly through aristocratic usage and the evocative link to the swift peregrine falcon - and gained cultural notice via Tolkien’s character Peregrin “Pippin” Took.

Variants span languages: Peregrine (English), Peregrin (Central European and German use), Peregrí (Catalan), Peregrino (Spanish), Pellegrino (Italian), Peregryn (Polish), and the learned Latin Peregrinus; feminine forms include Peregrina and Pellegrina. Nicknames range from Perry and Pere to Pip/Pippin. As a standalone, Peregr offers a minimalist, contemporary twist while preserving the core sense of journeying and crossing borders - an appealing choice for families drawn to travel, discovery, and spiritual or literal pilgrimage.

⚙ We can't find Peregr in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. That's typically a sign of a rare name, a regional or traditional one, or a modern coinage. Either way, it remains a genuinely rare choice.