US Popularity Rank: 27167

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Pearl

What better name to bestow upon your shiny little pearl than the lovely Perlita? Sweet and lyrical, it just rolls off the tongue and evokes images of a bright and beaming baby full of joy. Of Greek, Latin, and Italian origin, it means “pearl” and became popular in the Victorian Era, boasting a classic and timeless aura. It stems from the Latin perla and can easily be shortened to Pearl as a doting nickname.