Rock and Mineral Names For Nature Lovers
By BirdRain
Updated Mon May 22 2023
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You see, I love rocks. And I see it as a disappointment that we aren’t taking advantage of all the cool rock name possibilities. There are so many rocks, crystals, minerals, etc. that we need to start using as names. I’ve decided to bring it upon myself to bring to the table what we nature name lovers have been missing out on.
Are these all the rock names?
No, I’m not perfect.
However these are the ones that call to me, the ones that I look at and go “someone needs to add this to a baby names list .”
And the best part?
They’re rocks! Even if I list it as a girls name it can likely work for boys because rock names are pretty unisex
- Pyrite
- Amber
Origin:
Word name, EnglishDescription:
Though perhaps not as currently stylish as Ruby, Jade, or Pearl, Amber has a colorful history (remember the notorious Forever Amber heroine?). Unfortunately, it does come with the "Amber Alert" connotation for modern parents (and their children).
- Amethyst
Origin:
Gem and Color nameDescription:
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 1000, but could have some appeal, joining similarly-hued Violet and Lilac, all of which make great names for Aquarius babies or names for February babies.
- Antimony
Origin:
Element nameDescription:
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.
- Adularia
- Agate
- Albite
- Alexandrite
- Andesine
- Angelite
- Aventurine
- Azurite
- Beryl
- Carnelian
Origin:
Gemstone nameDescription:
Carnelian is an ochre-colored semi-precious gemstone, named after a type of cherry.
- Copper
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"a reddish brown mineral"Description:
More unique than Cooper, and a favorite among pet parents. Copper was the loveable bloodhound from Disney's Fox and the Hound. Keep in mind that Copper is also slang for a policeman.
- Celestite
- Citrine
- Flint
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"born near outcrop of flint"Description:
Flint is one of the new macho names on the rise today, part old-school tough guy, part rebel. You won't find a tougher, steelier-sounding name; it's part of a genre on the rise along with cousins Slate, Stone and Steel.
- Galena
Origin:
feminine of GalenMeaning:
"calm"Description:
Galena is the feminine of the Galen, which means calm. Galena is also a mineral-related name, a type of lead.
- Garnet
Origin:
Jewel name, for the FrenchMeaning:
"pomegranate"Description:
One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, for both boys and girls, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl. But interestingly, Garnet means pomegranate, the fruit who shares a deep red color with the jewel.