Male Name
Pierrick
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
60/100
classic120%
upper class80%
strong120%
strange160%
complex140%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Pierrick is a Breton diminutive of the name Pierre, commonly used in Brittany. It carries the same meaning as Pierre, which is 'rock' or 'stone', symbolizing strength and steadfastness.
Etymology
Original Form:
Pierre
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Latin 'Petrus', which itself derives from the Greek 'Πέτρος' (Petros), meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. In Brittany, the diminutive form 'Pierrick' emerged as a regional variation.
Source:
Breton naming traditions and linguistic evolution from Latin and Greek.