Names That Mean Pearl
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Margrethe
Danish, Norwegian
"pearl"
The Danish and Norwegian form of the classic Margaret and the name of the reigning Queen of Denmark, who has been on the throne since 1972.
Pearlie
Variation of Pearl, Latin gem name
"pearl"
While we would think of Pearlie as a girlish pet form of Pearl today, it was a unisex name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Among males, it was disproportionately used among African…
Perlie
Variation of Pearl, Latin gem name
"pearl"
Perlie, along with Pearlie and Purlie, was one of the 21 names identified by Lisa D. Cook and colleagues in their landmark study on distinctively Black names from history .
Metha
English variation of Meta, German and Scandinavian
"pearl"
We don't recommend using a baby name in which "meth" is the first syllable. Try the original form, Meta, instead.
Midge
Diminutive of Margaret
"pearl"
Sixties-style nickname which is also the name of a small biting insect, particularly prevalent in Scotland.
Gréta
Hungarian and Icelandic variation of Greta, German
"pearl"
Gretel
Diminutive of Margarete, German
"pearl"
Gretel originated as a nickname for Margarete, the German form of Margaret. It’s a charming name, but most American parents prefer Greta, as Gretel is strongly tied to the fairy tale heroine. The…
Lulwa
Arabic
"pearl"
A pretty and musical Arabic name, with a nature and gemstone inspired meaning, this form is shorter form may appeal to those who find the similar option of Luluah too frilly.
Margret
Scandinavian, Icelandic variation of Margaret
"pearl"
Popular Margaret variant in Nordic countries, often spelled Margrét.
Mererid
Welsh
"pearl"
Welsh form of Margaret, borne by Mererid Hopwood, the first female poet to win the chair at the National Eisteddfod.
Margrét
Icelandic
"pearl"
Icelandic form of Margaret, currently in the Top 50 girl names there.
Jumanah
Arabic
"pearl"
Variant of Jumana
Leimomi
Hawaiian
"pearl child"
Leimomi was a common girl name in Hawaii a century ago, so according to the 100-Year Rule, it is due to be refreshed and revived. And what great timing, with the current popularity of the similar…
Małgorzata
Polish variation of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Maelyn
Variation of Mae, English
"drop of the sea; pearl"
A combination of vintage Mae with popular suffix -lynn , Maelyn feels reminiscent of glamorous Marilyn and contemporary Raelynn. In use since at least the 80s, Maelyn practically doubled in…
Luluah
Arabic
"bead of pearl"
A beautiful, nature inspired Arabic name, with a melodic sound and a stylish Lu- beginning that would work across multiple languages.
İnci
Turkish
"pearl"
İnci is the Turkish word for "pearl," derived from the Old Turkic word yençü . Ínci is a Top 10 girls' name in Azebijian.
Dara
Hebrew, Slavic or Irish
"pearl of wisdom; gift; or oak tree"
Though Dara was an (extremely wise) male figure in the Bible, this name feels mostly feminine to modern Americans. The Irish Gaelic version, Darragh, is well-used in contemporary times for boys.…
Farida
Arabic
"unique, precious pearl"
Farida is a Muslim name more distinctive than the Americanized Farah/Farrah.
Margarita
Spanish, Russian, Greek
"pearl, daisy"
Margarita is an international form of Margaret that shares its meaning of "pearl", but also directly translates to "daisy" in Spanish and Greek. Despite being widely associated with the alcoholic…