Pepijn
/peːˈpɛi̯n/noun
Pepijn is the Dutch form of the masculine given name Pepin, borne by several Frankish rulers.
Did you know?Pepijn is linked to the Carolingian ruling family: Pepin the Short was Charlemagne’s father and became king of the Franks in 751.
Etymological Timeline
Early Medieval Period
Frankish
*Pippin
“An early Germanic personal name; its original meaning is uncertain, though it may have begun as a short or affectionate form.”
7th Century
Frankish
Pippin
“The name borne by powerful Frankish nobles, including Pippin of Herstal.”
8th Century
Latin
Pippinus
“The Latinized form used in royal and ecclesiastical records for Frankish rulers named Pippin.”
8th–9th Century
Old French
Pepin
“The French form of the name, associated especially with Pepin the Short and the Carolingian dynasty.”
Middle Dutch
Dutch
Pepijn
“The Dutch form of the inherited royal and personal name.”
Modern Dutch
Dutch
Pepijn
“A masculine given name used in the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking Belgium.”