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Pelleas
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- Pelleas
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The name Pelleas comes from the title character of the opera 'Pelleas et Melisande' by composer Claude Debussy. In the French spelling, it is written as 'Pelléas'.
What does the name Pelleas mean?
The name refers to the protagonist in Debussy's opera 'Pelleas et Melisande'. The French variant is 'Pelléas'.
Where does the name Pelleas come from?
The name has Scottish roots.
How do you pronounce Pelleas?
Pelleas is pronounced as 'Pel-le-as'.
Popularity
In Germany, Pelleas is one of the less common first names. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Pelleas has been given fewer than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. The global popularity and distribution of Pelleas is reflected in its rankings in various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Pele
Frequently asked questions about the name Pelleas
What does the name Pelleas mean?
The name Pelleas refers to the central figure in the opera 'Pelleas et Melisande' by Claude Debussy.
Where does the name Pelleas come from?
Pelleas has Scottish roots and is interpreted differently in various cultures.
How popular is the name Pelleas?
Pelleas is a rather rare name and is only occasionally given in many countries.