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Spelling variation of Bryony, Greek
"to sprout, to swell"
Briony may be the variation and Bryony the original, but many parents will see this as the more authentic-feeling version of this attractive botanical name. Melodic and bright, it was once a Top 400…
Celtic
"gem of the sea"
Ula is among the unusual U names that may have a range of origins and meanings, from the Celtic one given here to its possibilities as a short form of Eulalia or Ursula. Ulla is a Scandinavian name…
French, a semiprecious stone, or variation of Agatha
Though it's French, most Americans would pronounce it as the stone.
French
"Emerald"
Gemstone names have a long history of use, from Ruby to Pearl. Emeraude is the French word for emerald. If the Spanish Esmeralda is stylish, why not Emeraude?
Arabic
"a green gemstone"
Peridot is the gem of the month of August, a vibrant green mineral, said to be good for helping people put the past behind them, and an interesting, undiscovered jewel name. It was regarded in…
Color name
Fiery but slight middle name choice; much more apt to be a redhead's nickname. Instead, check out other names that mean red: Rory, Rowan, Ruby.
Japanese
"gem child"
Perky and attractive Japanese girl name, associated with actress Rinko Kikuchi and photographer Rinko Kawauchi.
Diminutive of Roberta, English from German
"bright fame"
Roberta and Robert may be so far out they're...still out, but Robby might make one of the trendy new boyish nicknames for girls a la Scottie and Charlie. Robby is largely unused for girls, but this…
Rubbie is a charming feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive or variant of Ruby, which comes from the Latin 'ruber' meaning 'red' and refers to the precious gemstone. This spelling…
Rubetta is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Ruby or other names containing the element 'rub-'. With Latin origins, it connects to 'ruber' meaning 'red,' the…
Rubette is a delicate feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Ruby or other ruby-related names. The suffix '-ette' adds a French-inspired touch, conveying smallness and…
Rubinia is a feminine name with botanical connections, likely derived from the Latin 'rubinus' meaning 'ruby-colored' or possibly relating to the Robinia tree (commonly known as Black Locust). The…
Variation of Ruby, Latin
"deep red precious stone"
A spelling alternative of Ruby that ranked in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century. It peaked in 1909 when it reached #372 on the charts. It mostly dropped out of use in the 50s, though at least…
Rubyna is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Ruby, with possible influences from names like Rubina. The name derives from the precious gemstone ruby, which comes from the Latin…
Rubyr appears to be an unusual variant of the name Ruby, which comes from the Latin 'ruber' meaning 'red,' referring to the precious gemstone. The unconventional spelling with the added 'r' gives…
English word name
"deep, resonant sound"
Model Lucky Blue Smith welcomed daughter Rumble Honey in 2020, introducing a new name to the pool and putting it among the craziest celebrity baby names of the year. We don't see Rumble inspiring…
English, French
"reddish brown"
Rustic and cosy, Russet is a color name, associated with the reddish-brown hues of earth and autumn, with homespun cloth, apples, and perhaps less appealingly, potatoes. While it has never featured…
