Meaning of Petronella
Petronella means “of the Petronius family” in Latin and “stone” and “rock” (from ancient Greek “pétros/πέτρος”).
What kind of name is Petronella?
Petronilla is a Late Latin feminine given name. The name is a diminutive form of Petronia, itself the feminine form of Petronius, a Roman family name. Saint Petronilla is an early Roman saint, later interpreted as the daughter of Saint Peter.
Is Petronella an English name?
The name Petronella is primarily a female name of English origin that means Little Rock.