Lots of precious gemstones also make very lovely and beautiful baby names. Plus, they convey just how precious your baby is, so why not choose a jewel baby name for your little one?
Amber is the word for a fossilised resin, derived from the Arabic word ‘ambar.’
Crystal is derived from the Greek word ‘krystallos’ meaning ‘ice.’ Crystal is suggestive of gemstones.
The name of one of the most precious stones, Diamond is still fairly rare but is used for girls who are considered very precious.
Deriving from the Spanish for emerald.
Jade comes from the Spanish name for the precious stone. The word can be literally translated as ‘stone of the bowels,’ and jade was believed to offer protection against intestinal disorders. The name also means ‘precious.’
The name Pearl comes from the English word for the valuable gemstone and the name carries connotations of beauty. Pearl is also the birthstone for June.
The name Ruby comes from the precious red gemstone. Common in the late 19th and mid-20th century, the name is enjoying a partial revival in English-speaking regions. Ruby is also the birthstone for July.
The name Sapphire comes from the name of the blue gemstone. It is stone is also the birthstone for September.
Topaz is a gemstone and the birthstone for those born in November. It is a fairly uncommon name.
