Arts & LiteratureAmerican1860 – 1935
Perkins Gilman
Author of 'The Yellow Wallpaper', feminist writer and social theorist
Biography
American writer and social reformer best known for her feminist novella 'The Yellow Wallpaper.' She was a pioneering figure in American literature and women's rights advocacy.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
American
Born
1860
Died
1935
Thinking about the name
Perkins
English origin
“Originally a surname derived from Old English, meaning 'son of Perk' or 'son of Peter,' Perkins as a given name carries a vintage, Americana charm reminiscent of early 20th-century naming conventions. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with understated sophistication, evoking a sense of family heritage and tradition.”