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Carnelian
Cashel
Irish
"castle, stone fort"
Cashel is one of the many appealing Irish names that have not yet emigrated to the US. Cashel was chosen by actor Daniel Day-Lewis and his writer-director wife Rebecca Miller for their son. In…
Cephas
Aramaic
"rock"
The apostle Simon was called Cephas by Jesus because he was to be the rock upon which the Christian church was to be built. In most versions of the New Testament, Cephas is translated into Petros in…
Chalcedony
Charoite
Charra
Gaelic
"large stoneor rock"
Rarely heard as a name; Chiara might be preferable.
Chrysoprase
Citrine
Coral
English word name
"a rock like substance formed by sea creatures; pinkish-red; gemstone"
A color name, a gemstone name, and an ocean-inspired choice, Coral has a lot going for it with its sharp C sounds yet sweet vintage feel. Unlike Scarlett or Violet, however, it is only quietly used…
Crystal
English word name
"crystal, clear, ice"
Peaking at #9 in 1982, Crystal's popularity in the 70s and 80s stems from its sparkling natural namesake and several notable bearers, like country music singer Crystal Gayle and Dynasty character…
Dustan
Dustan is a masculine name with medieval origins, representing a variant spelling of the more common Dustin. Derived from the Old Norse 'Þórsteinn' (Thorstein) or possibly from an Anglo-Saxon surname…
Dorri
Dorri is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be viewed as a diminutive or variant spelling of Dorothy, derived from the Greek 'Dorothea' meaning 'gift of God.' Alternatively, it…
Dioptase
Ebenezer
Hebrew
"stone of help"
Ebenezer is the name of a biblical place --the stone set up by Samuel to mark his victory over the Philistines--rather than a person. It was adopted by the British Puritans as a first name and then…
Emerald
Elmas
Firouzeh
Firuze
Fluorite
Garnet
Jewel name, from the French
"pomegranate"
One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl.