Petronilla
Petronilla is a lovely name that is generally used to name girls. The meaning of Petronilla is 'yokel' in Latin. Petronilla came from Latin and was a popular choice for a name in Rome. It was an alternate version of the name Petronella, which, in turn, was a diminutive of the name Petronia, the female form of Petronius, which means 'rock'. Petronius was the name of a prominent family in Rome. The name was given to one of Rome's most famous and earliest saints, Saint Petronilla. She was thought to be the daughter of Saint Peter. Eventually, Saint Petronilla became the patron saint of the Frankish kings of Europe. Later, French kings would be buried in the chapel of Saint Petronilla. Petronilla was also the name of the queen of Aragon.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
yokel
Origin
Roman and Italian feminine variation of Petronius
Numerology
P is for patriot, your love of country.
E is for elegant, born within you.
T is for traditional, somewhat old fashioned.
R is for relish, you seek a challenge.
O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.
N is for natural, the genuine side of you.
I is for intense, your zest of living.
L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.
L is for luster, your shine.
A is for absolute, for you know your mind.
Lucky
Petronilla lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Petronilla in Pop Culture
- Lawrence Selden character in Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth
- Lawrence Anthony "Larry" Beale from TV series "Even Stevens"
- Lawrence "Moe" Curls character from game series 'Ace Attorney'
- Lawrence Poirier character in comic strip "For Better or for Worse"
- Miss Petronilla Striker character in Henry James's 1875 novel "Roderick Hudson" (daughter of Barnaby Striker, an attorney)
