Perl

Perl is a variant of Pearl. Pearl originates in Latin language. Pearls are gemstones found in the living shelled mollusk and used to make jewelry. It is a birthstone of the month of June, as well as a symbol of modesty and innocence. It has been popular since Victorian Era until today and functions as a surname too. It can be used as both feminine and masculine given names, currently it is much more popular for girls.

Origin/Usage
English, Latin
Pronunciation
PURL
Meaning
Gemstone