Perrine

Perrine is a surname and a given name of French origin. It is derived from Perrin, a diminutive form of Pierre (Peter), and in French the feminine given name Perrine is used as well as the surname.

As with many French names, Perrine spread to other countries through migration. It is found in France and in regions and countries with French influence, including Canada and the United States.

In geography, Perrine appears in several U.S. place names. Perrine, Florida is a community in Miami-Dade County. The Perrine Bridge, spanning the Snake River Canyon near Twin Falls, Idaho, carries the Perrine name and is a notable regional landmark.

In addition to its use as a surname, Perrine is used as a feminine given name in French-speaking communities. Related spellings and forms include Perrin, which also appears as a surname.

Overall, Perrine functions as both a personal name and a place-name element, with roots in French naming practices and a presence in North American geography through historical settlement and naming traditions.