20 gemstone and jewel-inspired baby names
Girls
Amethyst
This gemstone signifies that you?re a February baby. In Ancient Greece, amethysts symbolize royalty, and were believed to protect its wearers from a weak mind.
Bijou/Bijoux
Looking for something with a little more je ne sais quoi" Look no further than Bijou: This name is the French word for jewel, but is also associated with things that are small and elegant, just like your baby. (Um, except for when you?re dealing with diaper blowouts.)
Coral/Cora
Of course coral is a semi-precious sea growth that is used for vibrant jewellery, but the name first gained popularity as a baby name in Victorian England, much like sister names Ruby and Pearl. Â
Diamond
This April birthstone is one of the most valuable and sparkling gems on earth, and its name is derived from the Latin adamas, meaning ?invincible and untamed.? Gemma
Latin for jewel, Gemma is a great choice for parents looking for a name that?s also associated with Catholicism. Saint Gemma was an Italian saint canonized in 1940 after a lifetime of service to the poor in her home city of Lucca, Italy. This name is also very popular in the UK.
Opal
Opals are those gorgeous, milky-white and iridescent stones you see in vintage rings and cameos. The word derives from Sanskrit?upala? and also means jewel. Consider this name if your baby is arriving in October. Â
Pearl
You might associate this name with someone?s grandmother, but like other classic or old-timey names, Pearl is experiencing a comeback. If you?re...
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