English

Pearl

Pronounced PERLShare

Meaning: Pearl

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 1 syllable

The story

An English jewel name used since the nineteenth century. The pearl’s traditional link with June is a cultural association, not a claim that the name brings wealth or health.

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Pearl comes from English.

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