Gender: FemaleRelated Names: Pearl, Pearlett, Pearlie, Perle Meanings: Form of Pearl: Word name—A gem grown in certain mollusks, noted for its perfection; the gemstone for the sign of Gemini. People Pearly Gates, Viola Billups, Vie Resource References: Proud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby NamesOnline Etymology DictionaryMerriam-Webster