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Peverell

Peverell is a unique and rarely seen name that is generally used to name boys.
Peverell is a name that has roots in French and the meaning of Peverell is 'piper'.
The name was initially used, as is still quite popular as a surname instead of a first name. It was one of the plethoras of names that made the jump from the French region to the British Isles when William the Conquerer swept across the Anglo-Saxons. One of the things to note about the name was that it was not territorial, as other Norman names that were territorial usually had the prefix de- to them. 
The name was most famously mentioned in one of the most widely known books of all time, the Harry Potter series. It was brought up in the story of the three wizards who encountered a mysterious figure! Peverell is the name of the place in Devon county in England neighboring Plymouth. Famous bearers of Peverell are American cinematographer John Peverell Marley, English footballer John Richard Peverell, and Margaret Peverell, Countess of Derby.
While the name has not been largely used as a first name, it is a strong name for a child. 
 

Gender

Boy

Meaning

piper

Origin

French

Numerology

P is for peaceful, your quiet times.

E is for endear, all those you touch.

V is for valiant, the way you approach life!

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

L is for love, your love of life!

L is for love, everlasting.

Lucky

Peverell 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.

Famous People Named Peverell

  • Shalom Harlow Canadian supermodel
  • J. Peverell Marley American cinematographer
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Peverell in Pop Culture

  • Antioch Cadmus and Ignotus Peverell, brothers in the Harry Potter series
  • Sir Geoffrey Peveril of "Peveril of the Peak" (1823) by Walter Scott
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