Peregrine
/P-EH-R-IH-G-R-IH-N/
Pilgrim, wanderer, traveller, from Latin peregrinus (one from abroad, a foreigner on the move). The name belongs to the soul always on the way, who belongs nowhere and so belongs everywhere, and recalls Saint Peregrine, a Servite friar venerated as a patron of the sick. It also names the peregrine falcon.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Peregrine is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Pilgrim, wanderer, traveller, from Latin peregrinus (one from abroad, a foreigner on the move). The name belongs to the soul always on the way, who belongs nowhere and so belongs everywhere, and recalls Saint Peregrine, a Servite friar venerated as a patron of the sick. It also names the peregrine falcon.”.
Peregrine is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Pilgrim, wanderer, traveller, from Latin peregrinus (one from abroad, a foreigner on the move). The name belongs to the soul always on the way, who belongs nowhere and so belongs everywhere, and recalls Saint Peregrine, a Servite friar venerated as a patron of the sick. It also names the peregrine falcon." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among British, European families, Peregrine carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Peregrine
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Peregrine lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Peregrine's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Peregrine's saint & feast day →What does Peregrine's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Peregrine resonates in either tradition.
Peregrine's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Peregrine's full reading →
Does Peregrine go with your family's names?
Peregrine breaks into 8 sounds: /P-EH-R-IH-G-R-IH-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Peregrine sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Peregrine beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Peregrine — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Peregrine
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Peregrine
What does the name Peregrine mean?
Peregrine means "Pilgrim, wanderer, traveller, from Latin peregrinus (one from abroad, a foreigner on the move). The name belongs to the soul always on the way, who belongs nowhere and so belongs everywhere, and recalls Saint Peregrine, a Servite friar venerated as a patron of the sick. It also names the peregrine falcon.." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Peregrine a boy or girl name?
Peregrine is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Peregrine?
Peregrine is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, European families.
Is Peregrine a Christian name?
Yes. Peregrine is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Peregrine mean in Latin?
Peregrine originates from Latin, where it means "Pilgrim, wanderer, traveller, from Latin peregrinus (one from abroad, a foreigner on the move). The name belongs to the soul always on the way, who belongs nowhere and so belongs everywhere, and recalls Saint Peregrine, a Servite friar venerated as a patron of the sick. It also names the peregrine falcon.."
What are common nicknames for Peregrine?
Common short forms of Peregrine include Pere, Peri.
What is the numerology of Peregrine?
Peregrine has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
Is Peregrine a saint's name?
Yes — Peregrine is honoured as a Christian saint's name, linked to the patron saint of cancer patients.
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