Periwinkle Name Meaning

The name Periwinkle is of English origin and derives from the Old English term "Pervinca," which relates to the periwinkle plant, a ground cover known for its lovely small blue or violet flowers. This name is often associated with the color periwinkle, a soft, pastel shade of blue-purple. It's more commonly used as a feminine name.

As a more unusual name, there are not many famous personalities named Periwinkle. That being said, you might be familiar with the character Periwinkle from the animated television series "Blue's Clues", who is Blue's playful cousin. Furthermore, in the Disney Fairies franchise, there is a character named Periwinkle who is a frost talent fairy and is Tinker Bell's fraternal twin sister.