Nature, Place and Word Names
Jewel and Gemstone Baby Names
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Slate
Word name
One of the more unusual of the current crop of strong, single-syllable boys' names, evoking the images of both old-fashioned blackboards and modern stepping-stones and countertops.
Takara
Japanese
"treasure, jewel"
A lovely Japanese alternative to Tamara.
Tamako
Japanese
"jewel child"
Two similarly delicate names, Tamako and Tamaki, can be found in the Japanese community.
Tamayo
Japanese
"generation jewel"
Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.
Topaz
Greek gem name
As a name, Topaz is a quietly used option, with a distinctive ending and a sleek but sassy feel. As a golden gemstone, it is said to have energizing properties and bring good luck to those who wear…
Tourmaline
French gem name
"colorful jewel"
An elaborate and shiny choice.
Turquoise
French
"Turkish stone"
Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.
Ula
Celtic
"gem of the sea"
Ula is among the unusual U names that may have a range of origins and meanings, from the Celtic one given here to its possibilities as a short form of Eulalia or Ursula. Ulla is a Scandinavian name…
Umina
Japanese or Quechua
"sea or emerald"
As a Japanese name, Umina derives from umi , meaning "sea", combined with a range of other kanji characters. As a Quechua name, it is properly spelt Umiña, and means "emerald".
Yaqoot
Arabic
"gem"
Rare and memorable Arabic girl name with a sparkling meaning. Yaqoot is generally associated with rubies and garnets.
Yari
Spanish, Hebrew
"gold"
The derivation and meaning of the Hebrew or Spanish names for girls Yari may be uncertain, but the name might get more attention thanks to its similarity to Yara, which means butterfly and is…
Zahavi
Hebrew
"gold"
A Middle Eastern name rarely heard here, but with a certain swashbuckling charm.
Zariza
Hebrew
"gold, brilliantly bright"
Zariza is a unique name sure to appeal to Z lovers.
Zehava
Hebrew
"gold, golden"
The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.
Zircon
Gem name from Greek
"gold-hued"
Although Zircon means "gold-hued," the gem comes in a variety of colors.
Zümra
Turkish
"emerald"
Zümra is derived from the Turkish word for "emerald," zümrüt and is very popular in Azerbaijan and its native Turkey. The Ü in Zümra is pronounced with a short U sound similar to the ou in words like…
Tinna
Norse, Icelandic
"flint"
A popular choice in Iceland in the early 2010s, Tinna comes from the Norse word for the fire-starting stone, flint . It can also be a variation of the Katherine, Christina, and Martina short form,…
Poerava
Tahitian
"black pearl"
Tahiti is famous for its beautiful pearls, which are cultivated and collected from the black lip oyster. While you might think of pearls being white, Tahitian pearls are known as 'black pearls' and…
Solitaire
French, English
"solitary, alone; a single jewel in a piece of jewelry"
Derived from the French word for "alone", Solitaire could have potential as a bold word name, thanks to its use on a character in the James Bond franchise and its similarity to the names Sol, Blair,…
Solitaire
French, English
"solitary, alone; a single jewel in a piece of jewelry"
Derived from the French word for "alone", Solitaire could have potential as a bold word name, thanks to its use on a character in the James Bond franchise and its similarity to the names Sol,…