Names Perchta

Perchta

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Perchta is derived from the Old High German word "berhta," meaning "bright" or "shining." In Germanic mythology, Perchta is a goddess associated with spinning and weaving, and is often depicted as a wise and powerful figure with ties to winter and the Christmas season.
Popularity
As of 2021, Perchta is not ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the United States or in any other major country. It is a rare and unique name that is not commonly used in modern times.

cartoon of the name Perchta
Cartoon of Perchta

Perchta Name meanings & History

The name Perchta is derived from the Old High German word "berhta," meaning "bright" or "shining." In Germanic mythology, Perchta is a goddess associated with spinning and weaving, and is often depicted as a wise and powerful figure with ties to winter and the Christmas season. Derived from the Old High German word beraht meaning "bright", this was the name of a goddess worshiped in Austria, Baveria, Baden, Swabia, Switzerland and Slovenia. Perchta is a Germanic name typically used for baby girls. It is not commonly used in English-speaking countries, but may be seen in areas with strong German or Scandinavian roots.

Zodiac Sign of Perchta: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Perchta:

P: Passive,Particular,Partnership,Political,Pensive

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain

R: Resourceful,Rational,Reason,Restless

C: Candid,Choice,Curious,Chatty,Clever,Cute,Copycat

H: Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Hope,Heart's Desire

T: Testy,Touchy,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tacky,Talkative

A: Action,Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive

Perchta is:

  • a Common name
  • a Devious name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Wholesome name