Parnell - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Parnell \p(a)-rne-

is pronounced par-NEL. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "country bumpkin". From Petronius. Also possibly derived from an ancient Roman family name, from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone". Use may be in honor of Charles Parnell, the 19th-century Irish politician who campaigned for home rule in Ireland. Parnel is a surname derived from a medieval given name. See also Pernell.

Parnell has 2 variant forms: Parnel and Parrnell.

Baby names that sound like Parnell are Burnell, Brunell, Burnel and Bernelle.

Parnell is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2138 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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