pepin
Pepin is a given name of French origin and a surname, used in various cultures. It is associated with historical figures as well as place names in North America. The most well-known bearer of the name is Pepin the Short, also known as Pépin le Bref (c. 714–768), who was King of the Franks and founder of the Carolingian dynasty. His rise to kingship in 751 solidified Frankish rule and laid the groundwork for Charlemagne’s reign.
In geography and local naming, Pepin appears in several places in the United States. Pepin, Wisconsin, is
The name Pepin also appears in various historical and contemporary contexts as a surname or given name,