Beryl

Meaning: (Semi-Precious Stone, Light Green Semi-Precious Gemstone, The word is of Indian origin, from the Sanskrit term "veruliya". The beryl was considered a token of good luck. Biblical: the eighth foundation stone of the wall of New Jerusalem was made of beryl. The name came into fashion at the end of the 19th century.)

Origin: (English, Greek)

Pronunciation: (BEHR-el, BER-əl, Go to this site and run your cursor over the word Beryl and hear how it is said: http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=beryl&submit=Submit)

Gender: Female

Beryl stones are pretty and another favorite gem of mine. I saw Beryl spelled Birle in the novel On Fortunes Wheel by Cynthia Voigt. Then I remembered it was in the bible. I love it as a name. It is old fashioned like Opal *see Opal on the list* but I think they are both great names.