Jewel and Gemstone Baby Names

Fashionable choice in modern Israel, also a place-name there, not likely to succeed here.

Old-fashioned enough to the American ear that literally no baby girls received the name in the US in the most recent year counted. Though might Pessa provide a more unique spin on Tessa? It certainly has a lovely meaning, one shared with Margaret.

Marwa literally means "white stone," but is the name of a mountain in Mecca, making it an important name among Muslims. It's also another name for marjoram.

An addition to the collection of gemstone names — a category that's currently rising in popularity.

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, and Adair. While some may be put off by the potential loneliness in the meaning, others might associate it with independence instead.

Interesting on paper, though most people would confuse it with the word peruse.

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, Solomon, and Salvatore. While some may be put off by the potential loneliness in the meaning, others might associate it with independence instead .

A gemstone name from the Tagalog language which is used in the Philippines, Amatista is a bright and sparky choice. It's also the Spanish word for the purple gem, giving the name wider reach.

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, Tina.

The lovely Portuguese word for "pearl" (Pérola) was seldom used as a first name even in Brazil and Portugal until it was the name of a character on a popular telenovela "Joia Rara." It is also the name of a town in the south of Brazil, near the Paraguayan border.

Sounds like Maren, but with a surprise ending. If you're looking for a fresh way to honor Margaret, this could be it.

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 come in black, dark green, and grey with undertones of green, pink, silver blue and yellow. Poerava is the native Tahitian name for the pearls and is used as a feminine name.

A sweet and playful Thai name, Mook may be best known in the US thanks to the character Thidapon "Mook" Sornsin in The White Lotus, played by KPOP star Lalisa Manobal.

A surname and word name of Hebrew origin Leshem is the name of one of the Hoshen jewels, a sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites in the Book of Exodus. It is more specifically linked to the opal.

Rare and memorable Arabic girl name with a sparkling meaning. Yaqoot is generally associated with rubies and garnets.

A surname and word name of Hebrew origin Leshem is the name of one of the Hoshen jewels, a sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites in the Book of Exodus. It is more specifically linked to the opal.

İnci is the Turkish word for "pearl," derived from the Old Turkic word yençü.

Golde is a feminine name with Yiddish origins that literally means 'gold' or 'golden.' This precious metal association gives the name connotations of value, preciousness, and warmth. Popular in Jewish communities, particularly in Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Golde was often given to girls in hopes they would bring brightness and prosperity to their families. While not widely used in contemporary mainstream culture, it remains valued in traditional Jewish families. The name gained some recognition from the character Golde in the musical 'Fiddler on the Roof,' portraying a strong, traditional matriarch. It carries both historical significance and symbolic beauty.

With a gemstone meaning and a charming sound, Mukda is an appealing Thai name meaning "pearl". Short form Mook is a popular nickname in Thailand and may be familiar to fans of the hit TV show The White Lotus.