Rock Gemstone And Mineral Names

Adelite

Gem name from Greek

"indistinct"

An unusual way to get to the nickname Addie.

Agate

French, a semiprecious stone, or variation of Agatha

Though it's French, most Americans would pronounce it as the stone.

Almandine

Almandine is an unusual feminine name derived from the almandine garnet, a deep red gemstone. The name has roots in Latin 'alabandicus,' referring to Alabanda, an ancient city in Turkey where these…

Amethyst

Gem and Color name

As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top…

Antimony

Element name

Antimony is a lustrous grey metal. Beware though - antimony is very poisonous and harmful to the environment, so a bit of a harsh name to give to a child.

Aquamarine

French from Latin

"sea water; color between green and blue"

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