Names That Mean Stone
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Hermas
Greek
"gift of Hermes; stone pile, boundary marker"
This Greek name may have several meanings. Referenced in the bible, Hermas was the name of one of the 70 Disciples. The Shepherd of Hermas was an early Christian literary work from the 2nd century.
Pyrite
Greek
"fire stone"
So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.
Torsten
Swedish from Old Norse
"Thor's stone"
Scandinavian names are fashionable these days, and Torsten is one that is used only occasionally: About 20 baby boys were named Torsten in the US last year.
Piaras
Irish
"stone"
Irish form of Piers, from Peter.
Perris
Greek
"rock, stone"
With the rise of other S-ending surname names — Brooks, Hollis — we see a future for Perris. This unusual unisex name could make a modern honor name for an ancestral Peter. It may also be related to…
Petroc
Cornish, saint's name
"rock, stone"
An ancient British saint's name, of uncertain origin but possibly connected to Peter. He has left a legacy in place names, churches and monuments in Wales, Cornwall and Brittany.
Parks
English
"park-keeper or stone"
Parks is a rare member of the fashionable single-syllable, S-ending surname crowd, which includes trending choices like Brooks, Banks, Hayes and Wells. As well as being an English word name, Parks as…
Elixir
Arabic
"medicinal substance; philosopher's stone"
Potentially a cool route to Eli.
Petronela
Greek
"rock, stone"
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…
Petronelle
Greek
"rock, stone"
Petronelle and sisters Petronella and Petronel are all relatives of Petra, a feminization of Peter. They are old names, but extremely rare.
Holsten
German or Dutch surname
"dweller in the woods; hollow stone"
Cool new surname option and rarer alternative to Halston, which is skewing more and more feminine. Holsten has origins as a surname in German and Dutch. The German form is a variation of Holstein,…
Petronio
Italian surname related to Peter
"rock, stone"
The first name Peter has many relatives across the world, and this is an Italian surname form.
Peterina
Feminine form of Peter
"rock, stone"
Peterina feels like an awkward invented feminization, ala Davette. To honor an ancestral Peter, consider Petra.
Petronax
Italian
"stone"
The name of a 7th to 8th century Italian monk who rebuilt the monastery at Monte Cassino. In Italian, he is called Petronace.
Perico
Spanish
"stone"
Cooler and rarer than Pedro, but also has a slightly industrial sound.
Jacinth
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.
Peternella
Feminine form of Peter
"rock, stone"
Somewhat awkward feminization of Peter. Try Petra, Petronia, or Petronilla, an early saint's name.
Petras
Lithuanian form of Peter
"rock, stone"
Petras is one of the lesser known variations of the classic Peter.
Athelstan
Anglo-Saxon
"noble stone"
The name of the first English king, who ruled in the 10th century AD.
Shi
Chinese
"season; honest; history; stone"
Take your pick of pleasant meanings, depending on the character used.