Purlie
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,263
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"truth (possible Alethea derivation)"
#48,077 in US
Latin via French origin
"little lady, mistress of the house"
#48,170 in US
Old Irish origin
"pledge, oath"
#48,308 in US
Old Norse origin
"farm or settlement near the shire"
#48,101 in US
Old French/Frankish origin
"fair-haired, blonde"
#48,407 in US
Germanic/Yiddish origin
"golden one"
#48,413 in US
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About the Name Purlie
Purlie is a girl name .
Purlie is currently ranked #48,263 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Purlie include Pur, Purl, Purly, Puy, Puie, and Purkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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