Fruit, flower, or mountain dweller
In Hebrew, Peri is a gender-neutral name meaning 'fruit'. In Persian mythology, a Peri is a beautiful, winged spirit or fairy, originally considered mischievous but later seen as benevolent. It is also used as a short form of the Greek name Peristera, meaning 'dove'.
About 22 girls were named Peri in 2025.
American actress known for the sitcom Frasier
Companion to the Fifth and Sixth Doctors · Doctor Who
American makeup artist and member of the Westmore family
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
