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Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Roman, History, Literature
Meaning & History
Derived from Latin pertinax "persistent, stubborn." This name was borne by a Roman Emperor from the 2nd century AD.
This is the name of character Pertinax Surly in the novel, "The Alchemist."
This is the name of character Pertinax Surly in the novel, "The Alchemist."