Perdita Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Perdita Name at a Glance

Name	Perdita
Meaning	Lost. Perdita was the heroine of Shakespeare's play 'The Winter's Tale'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Perdita Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Perdita means “Lost. Perdita was the heroine of Shakespeare's play 'The Winter's Tale”. 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.

Perdita Name Origin

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

Is Perdita a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Perdita

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