Traveler or pilgrim
Derived from the Late Latin name Peregrinus, it originally signified someone coming from abroad or a foreigner. In a Christian context, it evolved to mean a pilgrim on a spiritual journey. It is also the name of a well-known species of falcon, adding a layer of natural strength to its scholarly roots.
Less common today
Peregrine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,319 in 2024.
A hobbit of the Shire, commonly known as Pippin · The Lord of the Rings
The first English child born to the Pilgrims in the New World
The titular character of a picaresque novel by Tobias Smollett · The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle
The lead character and private investigator · Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
