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I always loved the name, thinking it was pronounced PER-dit-a. When someone informed it was Per-DEET-a, I was put off. I guess either might be acceptable?

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Meanings and history of the name Perdita: | Edit

The name derives form the Latin word "perditus" = lost.

Famous real-life people named Perdita: | Edit

Perdita Felicien is a Canadian track athlete who was the world champion in the 100m hurdles in 2003.

Perdita in song, story & screen: | Edit

Perdita is one of the main characters in Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale"; Perdita was the mother of 99 dalmations in "101 Dalmations"; Perdita is the stage name of the Amy Adams character in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.