Virlie is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is believed to have been coined by author and activist Alice Walker, who used it for one of the characters in her critically acclaimed novel "Meridian" published in 1976. The name Virlie has not gained significant popularity outside of this literary context, making it a rare find among baby names today. It is pronounced as /Vər-lē/ with the stress on the first syllable.
"Virlie was a popular name among parents between 1895 and 1929, with an average of about one child named Virlie born each year during this period."