Perl
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Perl
Perl is a diminutive or variant form of Pearl, derived from the Latin "perla," meaning a lustrous gem produced by mollusks.
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Etymology
Perl is a diminutive or variant form of Pearl, derived from the Latin "perla," meaning a lustrous gem produced by mollusks. The name has roots in Old French and refers to the precious spherical object, symbolizing purity and value.
The name Perl is primarily used in Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities, where it became a common given name, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe and their descendants. It gained additional modern recognition through the programming language Perl (created 1987), which was named after the jewel as a reference to both its value and the acronym "Practical Extraction and Reporting Language."
Perl currently ranks #4,436 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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