Parnell
Parnell: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɑːˈnɛl/
Meaning and origin of Parnell
- A surname from the given name Petronella. (see Etymology)
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Matronymic from a medieval spoken form of Petronella.
How popular is Parnell?
Since 1880, 57 girls and 1,422 boys in the U.S. have been named Parnell (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4005 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #1250 in 1963. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Parnell FAQ
What does the name Parnell mean?
A surname from the given name Petronella. (see Etymology) A male given name transferred from the surname. Matronymic from a medieval spoken form of Petronella.
What is the origin of the name Parnell?
Parnell is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Parnell?
Since 1880, 57 girls and 1,422 boys in the U.S. have been named Parnell (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4005 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #1250 in 1963. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Parnell a boy or girl name?
Parnell is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 57 girls and 1,422 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.