EMERALD  

Gender: F
Origin: Gem name; Persian
Meaning: "green"

Color and jewel name of the deep green stone treasured as far back as ancient Egypt, could make for an interesting, unusual name.

International Variations:
Emeraude (French) Esmeralda, Emeraldina, Emeralda, Emelda (Spanish)

Emerald is being discussed in our message boards:

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