Names That Mean Stone

Steinunn is the modern variation of the Old Norse name Steinunnr, which was first documented as a name over a millennium ago.

Variant of Gemma/Jemma or James.

Irish form of Piers, from Peter.

Somewhat awkward feminization of Peter. Try Petra, Petronia, or Petronilla, an early saint's name.

Parks is a rare member of the fashionable single-syllable, S-ending surname crowd, which includes trending choices like Brooks, Banks, Hayes and Wells.

The first name Peter has many relatives across the world, and this is an Italian surname form.

A glitzy modern word name or a creative respelling of Jules.

Petronela, along with Petronella and Petronelle, are relatives of Petra, sister of Peter. Old names, they are exceedingly rare. But they could be an original route to the cute nicknames Nell and Nellie.

The last month of the Aztec calendar, with nickname options including Calli and Izzy.

Petras is one of the lesser known variations of the classic Peter.

A breezy, unique name — between Paris and Ferris — worn by Nevada-born BMX cyclist Perris Benegas. Perris is from the same root as Peter so could make an honor name for an ancestral Peter.

Peterina feels like an awkward invented feminization, ala Davette. To honor an ancestral Peter, consider Petra.

Medieval English variant of Petronella or Petronilla, which relate to the male name Peter.

Steinunnr is now obsolete in its native region, having been replaced by the more modern Steinunn — currently a fashionable choice in Iceland.