Peregrine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Peregrine Name at a Glance

Name	Peregrine
Meaning	The peregrine falcon is the bird most favored in the ancient sport of falconry.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Peregrine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Peregrine means “The peregrine falcon is the bird most favored in the ancient sport of falconry”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Peregrine Name Origin

Our database records Peregrine under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Peregrine a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Peregrine is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Peregrine

When considering Peregrine for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.