Jewel and Gemstone Baby Names

Short and snappy with an appealing meaning, Ratna is a Hindi name, derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "jewel" or "treasure". While some English speakers may be put off by the "rat" beginning, in Hindi it would be said more gently, more like rut to rhyme with put.

Diamond sparkled all through the nineties--reaching as high as Number 150 in 1999. Although its shine has diminished quite a bit, it remains in use.

The name of a 7th to 8th century Italian monk who rebuilt the monastery at Monte Cassino. In Italian, he is called Petronace.

Wonderfully wintry with its snow-related meaning, Aputsiaq is a unisex name from Greenland popularised by "Apoutsiak, le petit flocon de neige", a book by the French ethnologist Paul-Émile Victor. Like most Greenlandic names, it can be used across genders.

Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza is popularizing this one.

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.

The discoverer of this lovely bright blue gemstone named it after his daughter Larissa and the sea (mar), hence Larimar. A lovely name which could be a great alternative to Larissa, Lara and other more commonly used Lar- names.

Rare, with a gleaming, golden image.

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.

Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.

The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.

A Greenlandic name from literature, Aputsiaq initially gained attention after the release of the novel "Apoutsiak, le petit flocon de neige" by French ethnologist Paul-Émile Victor. Boasting the beautiful meaning of "snow crystal", it is no surprise that the name has been regularly used in Greenland ever since, for both girls and boys.

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 unisex Mongolian name with a precious meaning.

Rare for girls and rarer still for boys, Topaz is a gemstone name with a cool -Z ending, reminiscent of stylish options such as Azriel, Azariah, and Azai, along with the more classic Christopher, Thomas, and Tobias. Associated with healing, protection, fidelity, and good fortune, the golden gemstone is also the birthstone of November, which could make it a distinctive option for babies born in the month.

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

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.

Popular unisex choice in Vietnam.

A lovely Japanese alternative to Tamara.