Where does “Parnell” come from?
Parnell is an English variant of Petronella, from Latin Petronella, a feminine form derived from the Latin name Petronius.
Parnell (English): see Etymology
Definitions
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Ancestry of “Parnell”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Petronella | rare in English after Middle Ages |
| 2 | Latin | Petronella | — |
| 3 | Latin | Petronius | of or pertaining to the gens Petronia |
| 4 | Proto-Italic | *kʷetru- | four, quadri |