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Pearl
I met a co-worker's boyfriend a few months back. I thought his name was Verle. Turns out it's Pearl. He's in his late 30s/early 40s.
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I love Pearl on a boy.
I mean, I know it's really hard to pull off on a boy, but I love it anyway.
It's on my list (you know, with boys' names Vivian, Joscelin, Meredith, Hollis, and Chelsey.)
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I do hope his surname isn't Gates.That said, I taught a boy called Jade. He had a sister called Amber.
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ive never even heard of Pearl being used as a male name. definitely has a 'boy named Sue' vibe, but it's not without its charm.
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I know a male PearlyHe used to go by Tommy (a totally random name; it had nothing to do with his middle name or anything), but when he got into high school he strated using Pearly. It's a family name.
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I know that it was unisex way back when but a 40 year old??
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oh manI was all ready to start raving over how I loooooove the name Pearl and stay up way too late thinking up combos. But Mr. Pearl stole all my thunder!Did you ask how he likes his name? I'd be interested to find out.
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I didn't, but I'll try to work that in next time I see him. Sorry to disappoint you with the gender.
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It's ok, it's neat to see!
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Well, my husband had a male friend in college named Diamond. The name didn't seem a burden to him. I bet that Pearl is very secure in his masculinity.
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My great-grandfather had a brother named Pearl.I only like it for a girl, though.
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Sounds strange, doesn't it? Still, men are (occasionally) called Garnet. I went to school with a guy so named.
Edit. A thought..perhaps Pearl was a surname, and he was given it a s a first name. Anyway, well spotted! An interesting sighting.

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Hmm...that could be. In any case, it really seems to suit him. Btw, Garnet on a guy is a GP of mine. :)
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