Pearline is either a variant spelling of Perline, meaning “pearl”, or a version of Pauline, meaning “small, humble”. The name was at peak popularity in the 20s and 30s. Pearline has the same feeling as names like Jolene.
Meaning of the name Pearline:
English, French: pearl
Spanish, Portuguese: small, humble
Origin of the name Pearline:
Pearline is a baby girl’s name of two distinct origins. Pearline is the Anglicized version of the French name Perline. It means “pearl”. Pearline is also a Spanish and Portuguese version of the name Pauline that is also common in northern Europe. It is a feminine form of Paul and means “small, humble”.
Symbolism of the name Pearline:
Pearline means “pearl”. Pearls are a precious stone that have been popular in jewelry for centuries. Pearls are often symbols of wisdom, experience, and protection from evil.
Style of the name Pearline:
traditional
Gender of the name Pearline:
Pearline is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Pearline:
pur-LEEN
Number of syllables in the name Pearline:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Pearline:
Pearline evokes feelings of hospitality and compassion.
Alternative spellings for the name Pearline:
Perline, Pearlin, Perlin, Perleine, Perliene
Nicknames for the name Pearline:
Popularity of the name Pearline:
According to the Social Security Administration, Pearline is a popular baby girl’s name. It was in the top 1000 baby names list from 1903 to 1949. Pearline peaked at #485 in 1933.
Related names for the name Pearline:
Great middle names for the name Pearline and their meanings:
- Alouette (lark)
- Cosette (little thing)
- Amaryllis (to sparkle, a flower)
- Blythe (happy, carefree)
- Lottie (free man)
- Birdie (bird)
- Dove (the bird)
- Edwina (wealthy friend)
Famous people with the name Pearline:
- Pearline Ming (Chinese-American, grandmother of Naomi Campbell)
- Pearline Nolan (American social activist)
- Pearline Williams (American entrepreneur)
- Pearline Johnson (American entrepreneur)
- Pearline Thomas (American healthcare activist)
Pearlines in popular culture:
- ”Pearline” (music, song by Son House)
- Pearline (television, “30 Rock”)
- Pearline (television, “Rainbow Gem Blast!~Pretty Cure!”)
- Pearline (film, “Life After Beth”)
- Pearl Ladderbanks (television, “Emmerday”)