The baby name Pernilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced per-NIL-uh (Swedish approx.: [pærˈnɪlːa]).
Pernilla is Swedish in Origin.
The baby name Pernilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced per-NIL-uh (Swedish approx.: [pærˈnɪlːa]).
Pernilla is Swedish in Origin.
Pernilla is the Swedish form of Petronella, itself a vernacular of Latin Petronilla, a diminutive derived from the Roman family name Petronius. Through medieval veneration of Saint Petronilla - legendary daughter of St. Peter - the name became associated with Peter (Greek Petros, “stone”), so Pernilla is often interpreted as “little rock,” though the original Petronius etymology is uncertain and likely Etruscan.
In Sweden the name appears from the early modern period, flourishing in everyday use and enjoying a strong revival in the 20th century, especially the 1970s-80s; it remains recognizably Scandinavian. Variants and cognates include Danish/Norwegian Pernille, Swedish Petronella, Latin Petronilla, and Petra as a related form; short forms such as Nilla or Nillan are common in Swedish. The name blends traditional saintly roots with a bright, modern Nordic sound.
| Pernilla August Pernilla August is a Swedish actor best known for her role as Shmi Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. She has also appeared in films like 'Fanny and Alexander' and 'The Best Intentions'. Her work spans both Swedish cinema and international projects. | Pernilla Wahlgren Pernilla Wahlgren is a Swedish actor and singer, best known for her role in the musical 'The Sound of Music' and her hit song 'Piccadilly Circus'. Born in 1967, she has also appeared in numerous Swedish television shows and stage productions, making her a household name in Sweden. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2018 | #187 | 2 | 1,665 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #200 | 7 | 5,198 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Finland | 0 | #288 | 20 | 830 | |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #304 | 90 | 1,368 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #321 | 9 | 7,429 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #488 | 325 | 3,895 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #932 | 24 | 5,933 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,420 | 27 | 9,415 |
Pernilla is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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