Pearl Baby Name: Meaning, Origin, Middle Name Pairings & More

Pearl is a simple and old-fashioned name for girls. It would be perfect for a daughter born in June, as it is the birthstone of that month. As of 2020, Pearl is still a top 800 option for girls.

Meaning of the name Pearl:

Latin: pearl, smooth and round stone

Origin of the name Pearl:

Pearl is an old-fashioned-sounding name. It comes from the English word “pearl,” which is a specific type of gemstone found in a mollusk shell. It comes from the Latin word “perla.” This baby name found use in the nineteenth century in English-speaking countries. It continues to be on the top 800 list as of 2020.

Symbolism of the name Pearl:

The baby name Pearl comes from the Latin word “perla.” “Perla” directly translates to “pearl” in English. A pearl is a gemstone that is small, smooth, and round. It is the birthstone associated with June.

Style of the name Pearl:

Traditional

Gender of the name Pearl:

Pearl is a simple and refined name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Pearl:

PURL

Number of syllables in the name Pearl:

One

Emotion evoked from the name Pearl:

Pearl feels vintage and wholesome. It is refined and simple.

Alternative spellings for the name Pearl:

• Perle
• Pearle
• Perlle
• Pearll
• Pearlle

Nicknames for the name Pearl:

• Pearlly
• Pearllie
• Pearlli
• Earl
• Pea

Popularity of the name Pearl:

Pearl continues to be on the top 1,000 list of the Social Security Popularity Index. It was a top 50 option until 1911, ranking highest in 1900 at number 24. Pearl remained on the top 100 list until 1926. As of 2020, Pearl continues to be a top 800 option. More specifically, it is number 773 for girls.

Related names for the name Pearl:

• Jade 
• Gemma 
• Ruby 
• Opal 
• Mae 
• Flora 
• Ivy 
• Hazel 

Great middle names for Pearl and their meanings:

• Eloise (healthy, wide)
• Marjorie (pearl)
• Charlotte (free man, petite)
• Irene (peace)
• Elizabeth (God is my oath)
• Verity (truth)
• Annabel (beautiful, loving, loveable)
• Adaire (wealthy spear)

Famous people with the name Pearl:

• Pearl Buck (novelist)
• Pearl Bailey (singer, actress, “Carmen Jones”)
• Pearl Cleage (novelist)
• Pearl Lowe (singer, songwriter)
• Pearl Hart (outlaw in the American West)
• Pearl Craigie (novelist, dramatist)
• Pearl Aday (singer)

Pearls in popular culture:

• Pearl Zhu (character from “The Vampire Diaries”)
• Pearl (character from “The Scarlet Letter”)
• Pearl (character from “Spongebob SquarePants”)
• Pearl Gallagher (character from “Diff'rent Strokes”)
• Pearl Caraldo (character from “Pearl”)
• Pearl Fey (character from “Ace Attorney”)
• Pearl Slattery (character from “Redhill Rococo”)
• Pearl Cunningham (character from “Summer of the Seventeenth Doll”)