Perline
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Perline
Perline is derived from the Latin word "perla" (pearl), with the diminutive suffix "-ine," meaning "little pearl" or simply "pearl."
The name has been used primarily in French and English-speaking cultures, with occasional appearance in German contexts, though it lacks significant historical prominence or notable bearers in documented records.
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Etymology
Perline is derived from the Latin word "perla" (pearl), with the diminutive suffix "-ine," meaning "little pearl" or simply "pearl."
The name has been used primarily in French and English-speaking cultures, with occasional appearance in German contexts, though it lacks significant historical prominence or notable bearers in documented records.
Perline currently ranks #4,426 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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