bluesummerdream's list "Jewel And Gemstone Names For Girls" of 4 great name ideas: Onyx - Beryl!

Jewel And Gemstone Names For Girls

Onyx is a fresh and trending gemstone name for boys, currently in the US Top 500, having climbed the charts rapidly since 2018. Now, an increasing number of girls are receiving the name, with a recent count revealing nearly 200 baby girls were called Onyx in 2023. 
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This sleek, often shiny and black gemstone gets its name from Greek, in which it means "claw, talon, or nail" due to its mythological creation story, in which it formed by Cupid trimming Venus's fingernails. As a stone, it is said to protect against nightmares and improve concentration, while as a name, it feels reminiscent of other unisex options, like Phoenix or Alex, and like other cool gems like Opal and Sapphire. 
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Nick Cannon and LaNisha Cole chose Onyx Ice for their daughter in 2022, which may boost the name further. 

Onyx

Alexandrite

A fresh and summery — if rather long — color that sounds namelike, but is extremely rarely used.

Aquamarine

Dated British favorite that never caught on in this country, where Jade remains the green gem of choice. 
Interesting namesakes: British writer Beryl Bainbridge and British aviatrix Beryl Markham.