Peregryne

Latin

"traveler, pilgrim"

Peregryne Origin and Meaning

The name Peregryne is a boy's name.

Peregryne is a rare masculine name derived from the Latin 'peregrinus,' meaning 'traveler,' 'wanderer,' or 'pilgrim.' This uncommon variant of Peregrine carries aristocratic and medieval associations. The name gained some recognition through Peregrine Pickle, the protagonist of Tobias Smollett's 18th-century novel, and through its use in several noble British families. Historically, the name was sometimes given to children born during pilgrimages. Peregryne also has natural connections, as the peregrine falcon—the fastest bird in the world—shares the same etymological root. This distinctive spelling with a 'y' gives the name an even more unique and somewhat archaic character.