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Precious Baby Names

Precious baby names are drawn directly from those of gems and other precious materials. They connect your child to the earth, yet would not be described as "earthy" baby names — they’re far too sparkly for that. Precious names for girls and boys, such as Ruby and Onyx, are glamorous yet grounded.

Along with Ruby and Onyx, other precious baby names in the US Top 1000 include Emerald, Ivory, Jade, Jasper, Opal, Pearl, and Stone. Choices such as Amber, Crystal, Diamond, and Ebony are among the faded gems of yesterday.

Baby names inspired by gemstones, jewels, and natural materials are more on-trend than ever. Browse our comprehensive list of precious names for your little treasure, below.

Cinnabar Cinnabar is mostly a girl's name and could s...
Origin:Word name
5406
Beryl

Meaning: sea-green jewel

Origin:Greek
1174
Malachite Malachite is a name that can be used for boy...
Origin:Gemstone name
1853
Jacinth

Meaning: blue larkspur; precious stone

Origin:Gemstone name, variation of Hyacinth, English
3897
Diamond The meaning of Diamond is 'a precious gemsto...
Origin:Gem name
2917
Carnelian The baby name Carnelian is derived from the ...
Origin:Gemstone name
2308
Rosegold

Meaning: pinkish gold

Origin:English
5039
Agate Aenya is a lovely name of Irish origin. This...
Origin:French, a semiprecious stone, or variation of Agatha
3026
Berilo

Meaning: beryl, pale green gemstone

Origin:Spanish, from Greek
3080
Heliodor Heliodor is a name with a vivid meaning. Min...
Origin:Gemstone name
3096
Alabaster Alabaster is an English name traditionally a...
Origin:Mineral name
1735
Pearl

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Latin gem name
146