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Choosing your child's name is a fun and creative process, so why not consider one of these gemstone inspired names for an individual and opulent moniker?
From unique, glamorous names inspired by the nine jewels that represent the planets (diamond, blue sapphire, yellow sapphire, ruby, emerald, garnet, pearl, cat's eye and coral) to traditional gemstone names, we have a great range of names for babies of all personalities in this list of wonderful gem names. Take your pick!
Choosing a baby name based on the birthstone of the month your child is born is one great idea for a truly meaningful name, like Garnet for a baby born in January, Pearl for a girl born in June or the sweet Emerald for your May baby. Otherwise, simply pick the sparkling name that appeals to you the most.
We treasure these cute and cool gemstone baby names here at Kidadl, and we hope you will too. Take a look below at our favourite 82 names inspired by precious stones.
Did You Know?The amethyst is the birthstone of February babies, and symbolised protection to the ancient Greeks, making this valuable violet stone a comforting and pretty option for your winter baby. The glamorous diamond is associated with April, and is a sparkling choice for any little girl born in springtime.
15) Marit(Aramaic Origin) meaning "pearl".
5) Cordelia (Latin/French/Welsh Origin) meaning "brave" or "jewel of the sea".
14) Margot (Latin/French Origin) meaning "pearl".
6) Crystal(Latin Origin) meaning "brilliant glass".
33) Bijou (French Origin) meaning "jewel".
72) Gem (Latin Origin) meaning "jewel".
73) Garnet (Latin/English Origin) meaning "pomegranate", a red jewel that looks like a pomegranate.
25) Mica/Micah(Hebrew Origin) meaning "who is like God", name of a precious grey stone.
2) Beryl (Greek Origin) meaning "crystal".
31) Amethyst(Greek Origin) meaning "not drunk" - the Greeks believed the purple quartz stone we know as an amethyst would protect one from intoxication.
T82) urquoise (Aboriginal Origin) meaning "Turkish stone".
76) Kyanite (Greek Origin) meaning "blue", a blue mineral.
27) Tanishq (Hindi Origin) meaning "jewel".
Glasgow, Origin: Scottish place-name ~ View Detail
12) Maisie(English Origin) meaning "pearl".
78) Morganite (Latin/Welsh Origin), a pink mineral named after the banker JP Morgan.
52) Zariza (Hebrew Origin) meaning "gold, brilliant".
66) Ruby (Latin Origin) meaning "red precious stone".
38) Gemma (Latin Origin) meaning "gemstone".
50) Tourmaline (Sinhalese Origin) meaning "mixed gems", a multicoloured mineral.
74) Hyacinth(Greek/Latin Origin) meaning "blue flower", or "blue stone".
51) Ula (Celtic Origin) meaning "sea gem".
39) Giada (Italian Origin), meaning "jade", a green jewel.
26) Rubin (Latin/German Origin) meaning "red", refers to the ruby.
Tarian, Meaning: shield Origin: Welsh ~ View Detail
17) Megan (Welsh/Latin Origin) meaning "pearl".
61) Ulexite (Latin/German Origin), a milky white mineral, named after the German chemist who first described it.
3) Coral (Greek/English Origin) meaning "deep pink".
41) Helmi (Finnish Origin) meaning "pearl, bead".
35) Citrine (Greek Origin) meaning "gold stone".
For Girls:
29) Amber (Arabic Origin) meaning "fossilised tree resin", orange jewel,
71) Elmas (Turkish Origin) meaning "diamond".
45) Lazuli (Arabic Origin) meaning "sky blue", after the blue Lapis Lazuli.
32) Aquamarine(Latin Origin) meaning "seawater", a blue form of the beryl gemstone.
58) Quartz(Germanic/Greek Origin) meaning "white vein" or "ice".
Elberta, Meaning: highborn, shining Origin: English
40) Iolite (Greek Origin) meaning "violet".
7) Glain(Welsh Origin) meaning "jewel".
60) Sterling(English Origin) meaning "little star".
70) Crisiant(Welsh) meaning "crystal".
19) Pearl (Latin Origin) meaning "a gem of the sea".
4) Coralie (Greek/French Origin) meaning "coral".
55) Jet (Greek Origin) meaning "stone of Gagas", a black stone named for the Gagas river in Turkey where it can be found.
For Boys:
37) Galena (Greek/Latin Origin) meaning "calm" or "lead ore".
65) Esmerelda (Spanish Origin) meaning "emerald".
Tamlane, Origin: Scottish
59) Slate (French/English Origin) meaning "to splinter", a grey mineral.
Did You Know?The deep red garnet is the birthstone for January, and is a bold, regal baby name for your baby. Topaz is the golden yellow birthstone of November babies, and symbolised healing to the ancient Greeks, making it a meaningful choice for any baby born in late Autumn.
Ronalda, Origin: Scottish, feminine variation of Ronald
81) Topaz(Greek/Latin Origin) meaning "fire" or "golden gemstone".
46) Olivine (Latin Origin) meaning "olive tree", refers to a group of green minerals.
80) Silver (English Origin) meaning "the colour silver".
Jennison, Origin: English surname
44) Juvela (Esperanto Origin) meaning "jewel like".
57) Onyx (Latin/Aboriginal Origin) meaning "claw' or "black gemstone".
79) Neelam/Neelum (Sanskrit Origin) meaning "sapphire".
42) Jada (Arabic/Spanish Origin) meaning "he knows" or "jade".
8) Golda (English Origin) meaning "gold".
Affrica, Origin: Manx
24) Kito(Swahili Origin) meaning "precious jewel".
69) Tanzanite (Swahili and Latin Origins) meaning "from Tanzania", a rare blue jewel.
64) Emerald (French/English/Persian Origin) meaning "green gemstone".
10) Gretchen (Germanic Origin) meaning "pearl".
62) Zircon (Persian Origin) meaning "gold-hued", a mineral.
Did You Know?Babies born in May, July and September have one of the 'big three' jewels, the most famous and precious jewels, as their birthstones. The birthstone of May is the deep green emerald, making Emerald and its variations wonderful name options. Ruby is a great choice for your little girl born in July. Sapphire or Sapphira are wonderful, elegant options for a precious little girl born in September. The delicate, deep blue tanzanite is the birthstone for December, and makes for a striking and beautiful baby girl name.
20) Ruri(Japanese Origin) meaning "lapis lazuli".
Salmon, Meaning: salmon, a fish Origin: Animal name
13) Margaret (Latin Origin) meaning "pearl".
16) Marjeta (Latin/Slavic Origin) meaning "pearl".
63) Alexandrite (Latin/Russian Origin), red or green jewel named after the Russian Tsar Alexander II.
34) Bitxi(Basque Origin) meaning "gem".
77) Lin (Chinese Origin) meaning "jade" or "forest".
36) Diamond (English Origin) meaning "valuable, brilliant".
53) Carnelian(Latin Origin) meaning "cherry", a red mineral.
Yeats, Meaning: gates Origin: English
68) Sapphire (Hebrew/Spanish Origin) meaning "gem", a blue jewel.
22) Adi(Hebrew Origin) meaning "jewel".
9) Greta (Germanic Origin) meaning "pearl".
Iseabal, Origin: Spanish
43) Jade (Spanish/English Origin) meaning "stone of the side" or "green stone".
47) Penina (Hebrew Origin) meaning "pearl".
30) Ambre (Arabic/French Origin) meaning "fossilised tree resin", orange jewel.
75) Jewel(English Origin) meaning "precious stone".
18) Opal (Sanskrit Origin) meaning "gem".
11) Larimar(Greek/Spanish/Caribbean Origin) meaning "sea blue", a mineral found only in the Dominican Republic.
56) Obsidian(Latin Origin) meaning "of Obsidianus", volcanic glass discovered by the Roman Obsidianus.
23) Jasper(Greek/Hebrew/Arabic Origin) meaning "speckled stone".
48) Peridot (Arabic/French Origin) meaning "gem" or "green gem".
Did You Know? The pearl is the birthstone for the month of June, making Pearl, and its variations especially great choices for your summer baby. The Ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the tears of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love. The opal is the birthstone for babies born in October, and is a wonderful classic, vintage-sounding name choice.
21) Soraya (Persian Origin) meaning "jewel".
49) Takara (Japanese Origin) meaning "treasure".
54) Cobalt (German Origin) meaning "trouble maker", a blue metallic element.
Pickford, Meaning: from the ford at the peak Origin: English
67) Sapphira (Hebrew Origin) meaning "Gem", a blue jewel.
Jarman, Origin: English from French Germain
1) Allirea (Aboriginal Origin) meaning "quartz".
28) Agate (Greek/French Origin) meaning "from the River Achates", a semiprecious mineral originally found at the River Achates in Sicily.
Ceit, Origin: Scottish
