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    Peregryn / Peregrino

    Pronunciation: PEH-ruh-grin

    ♂ Male
    Latin

    Meaning

    traveler, pilgrim, foreigner

    Origin

    Latin

    History & Etymology

    Peregryn is derived from the Late Latin name 'Peregrinus', which means 'traveler' or 'pilgrim'. It was a name often adopted by early Christians, symbolizing their journey through life towards a spiritual destination, or by those who had undertaken actual pilgrimages. The name has a long history of use, particularly in medieval Europe.

    The name gained some prominence through various saints, most notably Saint Peregrine Laziosi, a 13th-century Italian saint known as the patron saint of cancer patients. Its usage has remained relatively rare but consistent, often chosen for its deep spiritual connotations and its connection to journeys and foreign lands.

    Famous People Named Peregryn

    • Peregrine Bertie, 13th Baron Willoughby de Eresby
    • Peregrine Osborne, 2nd Duke of Leeds
    • Peregrine Worsthorne, British journalist

    Alternative Spellings & Variants

    • Peregrine

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