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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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
