What origin is the name Pernilla?

Pernilla comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Pernilla?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Pernilla — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Pernilla

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pernilla

Pernilla

Girl

Scandinavian

3 syllables

Pernilla is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Little traveler".

With Scandinavian roots, Pernilla is a girl name that means "Little traveler". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Little traveler

Popularity

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Quick answers about Pernilla

What does Pernilla mean?

Pernilla is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Little traveler".

How popular is Pernilla?

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Brother names that go with Pernilla

Axel Erik Odin Gunnar Soren Magnus

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Pernilla.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Pernilla

Pernilla means "Little traveler" — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)