Perkins
Meaning of Perkins
Perkins is a male name with British and American English pronunciations. In both variations, it is pronounced as PUR-kins (/ˈpɜːkɪnz/ or /ˈpɜrkɪnz/). The name Perkins has an English origin and is derived from the given name Perkin, which was a medieval diminutive of Peter. This name has historical associations with famous figures such as Perkins Gilman, an American writer, and Perkins School for the Blind, an educational institution in Massachusetts. While not as popular in recent years, the name Perkins had some presence in the United States during the mid-20th century, with rankings ranging from 2804 to 10348 in different years.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as PUR-kins (/ˈpɜːkɪnz/)
American English
- Pronunced as PUR-kins (/ˈpɜrkɪnz/)
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Notable People Named Perkins
| Perkins King was a versatile American figure, known for his roles as a lawyer, businessman, and politician, who served as a United States Representative from New York. |
