Beryl
Meaning of Beryl
Beryl is a unisex name with English origins. It is pronounced as BEHR-uhl (/ˈbɑrəl/). The name Beryl has variations in spelling, but the pronunciation remains the same. Beryl is not as popular in recent years, but it had some popularity in the early to mid-20th century. According to data for newborns in Illinois, Beryl ranked between 290 and 926 from 1910 to 1957. The name Beryl carries no specific associations or meanings, allowing parents to choose this name based solely on its unique sound and aesthetic appeal.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BEHR-uhl (/ˈbɑrəl/)
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Notable People Named Beryl
| Beryl Markham was a pioneering Kenyan aviator, adventurer, and author who made history as the first person to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic from Britain to North America. |
| Dame Beryl Margaret Bainbridge, a renowned English writer, was celebrated for her psychological fiction and was honored with multiple literary awards and nominations. |
| Beryl Burton, OBE was an English racing cyclist who achieved remarkable success in women's cycling, winning over 90 domestic championships, seven world titles, and setting multiple national records, including a 12-hour time-trial record that surpassed the men's record for two years. |
| Beryl Cook, OBE was a British artist known for her comical and original paintings of everyday life, despite having no formal training and not taking up painting until her thirties. |
| Dame Beryl Elizabeth Grey was a renowned British ballet dancer. |
| Beryl Elizabeth Reid was a renowned British actress known for her award-winning performances on stage and screen. |
| Beryl Swain was a pioneering female road racer from London who made history as the first woman to compete in a TT race for solo motorcycles on the Isle of Man TT course in 1962. |
| Beryl Vaughan was an American actress known for her work in the entertainment industry. |
| Beryl Satter is an American historian and professor of history at Rutgers University. |
| Beryl Bain is a Canadian actress and playwright. |
