Popularity: 27167
Origin: Greek
Other Origin(s): Italian,Latin
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.