Girl Gem Names

Jayde

Spelling variation of Jade

This creative spelling of Jade adds in the trendy y , but it remains much less popular.

Krystal

Variation of Crystal, English word name

"crystal, clear, ice"

This spelling variation of Crystal rose all the way up to #53 in the US in 1985.

Mairead

Irish, shortened fom of Mairghread, variation of Margaret

"pearl"

Pronounced MAW-rayt or ma-RAYD, Mairead is close enough to Maureen to be accepted here. The name became popular in Ireland due to admiration for the saint of that name. Peig and Peigi are its…

Maegan

Maegan is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This contemporary spelling gained popularity in the United States…

Margarita

Spanish, Russian, Greek

"pearl, daisy"

Margarita is an international form of Margaret that shares its meaning of "pearl", but also directly translates to "daisy" in Spanish and Greek. Despite being widely associated with the alcoholic…

Margarethe

Margarethe is a feminine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Margaret that's particularly common in German-speaking regions. Derived from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl,"…

Margaux

French spelling variation of Margo

Yes, it's pronounced with a long o sound at the end, just like Margo and Margot. This spelling was popularized by supermodel, actress, and tragic Hemingway granddaughter Margaux, whose name spelling…

Marged

Welsh form of Margaret

Marged is to Margaret what Elspeth is to Elizabeth, and Karen to Katherine.

Mayra

Mayra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it means "exceptional" or "beneficial," while in Slavic languages it's connected to "peace" or "greatness." The name also…

Mayme

Mayme is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mary or Mae. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mayme has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that speaks to simpler…

Meghan

Variation of Megan, Welsh

"pearl"

Megan was one of the first trendy names to spawn lots of spelling variations and this form of the name is less popular than its streamlined counterpart, but nevertheless familiar to those in the…

Peigi

Peigi is a feminine Scottish Gaelic name that serves as a traditional diminutive form of Margaret. Pronounced approximately as 'PAY-gee,' this distinctive name carries the cultural heritage of the…

Reeta

Reeta is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Rita, which originated as a shortened form of Margherita, the Italian version of Margaret (meaning 'pearl'). This alternative spelling…

Rheta

Greek

"eloquent speaker"

See RETA.