Meaning: Its source is veruliya, a Sanskrit name meaning "Light green semi-precious stone."

Nicknames: Berry

Alternative Spellings: Beril

Popularity: The name Beryl ranked 948th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: It is derived from the Sanksrit term veruliya, the name of a light green semi-precious stone.