Petrina

Meaning & origin

Petrina is a name that saw its heyday in the early 1970s, reaching its peak popularity in 1973. Despite its recent obscurity, the name has a stable trajectory with occasional use. While never ranking in the top 1000, its peak year in 1973 indicates a moment of modest fashionability, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Katrina or Sabrina. Today, Petrina remains a rare but recognizable choice. Its top states are not recorded, suggesting widespread but sparse usage. As a name with uncertain origins, it offers a sense of mystery, blending possible roots in both the Greek 'stone' and Latin 'nobleman' traditions.

Petrina may be a feminine elaboration of Peter, ultimately from Greek petros meaning 'stone'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Patricia, from Latin patricius meaning 'nobleman'. The name saw modest use in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, particularly in the 1970s when it peaked.