Rock Gemstone And Mineral Names

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…

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.