Historical FigureIrish
Petronilla de Meath
First recorded witch execution in Ireland
Biography
An Irish woman who was burned at the stake in 1324, allegedly during witch trials. Her case is one of the earliest recorded witch executions in Ireland.
Other Famous Petronillas
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Irish
Died
1324
Thinking about the name
Petronilla
Latin origin
“An Italian and English variant of Petronella, with the doubled 'l' giving it a softer, more mellifluous sound while retaining the Latin 'petrosus' root meaning 'rocky' or 'stony.' Petronilla flourished in medieval and Renaissance Europe, particularly in noble families, and represents a more ornate version of a classical saint's name with genuinely historical pedigree.”