TheNameDBPearl
FeminineMeaning
A precious white or lustrous gem formed inside an oyster shell.
Etymology
From Latin 'perla', which may derive from the Latin 'perna' meaning mussel or shellfish. The word entered English through Old French and became associated with the lustrous gem itself.
About the Name Pearl
Pearl is a gemstone name that became popular as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It conveys elegance, rarity, and natural beauty.