Names Pimpernel

Pimpernel

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Pimpernel is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Old French word "pimprenelle," which refers to a medicinal herb. It is also the name of a small, red flower that grows in Europe and Asia.
Pronunciation
PIM-puhr-nel
pim-per-NEL(English)
Popularity
Pimpernel is extremely uncommon and is not currently ranked in any country's top baby name lists.

cartoon of the name Pimpernel
Cartoon of Pimpernel

Pimpernel Name meanings & History

The meaning of Pimpernel is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Old French word "pimprenelle," which refers to a medicinal herb. It is also the name of a small, red flower that grows in Europe and Asia. From the flower Scarlet Pimpernel, a low growing annual plant. It is well known for being the emblem of the fictional hero of the same name. Tolkien used the name for one of the Took sisters. Pimpernel is a very rare name, and is not commonly used as a first name. It may be used as a middle name, or as a fanciful nickname.

Zodiac Sign of Pimpernel: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pimpernel:

P: Passive,Partnership,Particular,Pensive,Political

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

M: Mommy,Memory,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Maternal,Mushy,Mother

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

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

N: Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Nagging

L: Luscious,Lazy,Languid,Lover,Lovely,Legal,Liaison

Pimpernel is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Urban name