Pearletha
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pearletha
Pearletha is a feminine given name combining "Pearl" (from the Latin "perla," referring to the lustrous gem) with the suffix "-etha," likely a variant of "-etta" or "-ita," common in English name formation.
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Etymology
Pearletha is a feminine given name combining "Pearl" (from the Latin "perla," referring to the lustrous gem) with the suffix "-etha," likely a variant of "-etta" or "-ita," common in English name formation. The name emerged in African American communities during the 20th century, reflecting a tradition of creating distinctive feminine names through creative suffixation and compound construction.
Pearletha currently ranks #5,906 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1950.
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