Updated November 2023
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Gemstone name, variation of Hyacinth, English
"blue larkspur; precious stone"
Jacinth is a gemstone of the Zircon variety. The name is related to the floral Hyacinth.
Feminine form of Peter
"rock, stone"
Somewhat awkward feminization of Peter. Try Petra, Petronia, or Petronilla, an early saint's name.
Lithuanian form of Peter
Petras is one of the lesser known variations of the classic Peter.
Anglo-Saxon
"noble stone"
The name of the first English king, who ruled in the 10th century AD.
Chinese
"season; honest; history; stone"
Take your pick of pleasant meanings, depending on the character used.
Greek
Petronella, and its shorter sister Petra, are both feminizations of Peter. While Petronella is a name with deep history, it's extremely rare. It was given to no baby girls on record in the US last…
Medieval English variant of Petronella or Petronilla, which relate to the male name Peter.
English
"sword stone"
Axton has been climbing the charts for boys, hot on the heels of Braxton and Maxton. It is very occasionally used for girls too.
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.
Norse
"waving stone"
Steinunnr is now obsolete in its native region, having been replaced by the more modern Steinunn — currently a fashionable choice in Iceland.
Variation of Ione, Greek
"violet-colored stone"
A phonetic variant of the gorgeous Greek name Ione, and one that was used by model Coco Rocha for her daughter in 2015.
"fire stone"
So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.
Variation of Steinunnr, Norse
Steinunn is the modern variation of the Old Norse name Steinunnr, which was first documented as a name over a millennium ago.
Arabic
"medicinal substance; philosopher's stone"
Potentially a cool route to Ellie and similar in sound to Alexa and Elisha, Elixir is a word name associated with healing, magic, and gold. Yet to appear in the US stats, it would make a very cool…
Hebrew, pet form of Ebenezer
"stone of help"
Affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it.
Turkish variation of Marwa, Arabic
"white stone"
Merve is derived from Marwa, a significant name in the Muslim community, as it the name of a mountain in Mecca.
English, Spanish
"gem, precious stone"
A variant of Gemma/Jemma or possibly James too, Jemsa holds the appeal of Sasha, Misha, Ezra, Rosa, and Anya: international and intriguing.
Japanese
"stone"
Connotes a strong, solid character.
Native American
Highly unusual; could be confused with the Isuzu automotive brand.
Persian
"azure blue stone"
Out-of-the-ordinary gemstone name derived from lapis lazuli, which is said to enhance awareness and intellect, impart ancient wisdom and cure many ailments, making it an interesting possibility for a…