You already know that your baby is going to be a star. Now let the world know by naming him or her after a precious gemstone. (Yep, boys can be named after gemstones, too.)
14 Baby Names Inspired by Precious Gemstones
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Published Jul 18, 2017
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Ruby
A little grandma-chic, a little rock-and-roll and a lot adorable.
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Jasper
A different take on Caspar, this cool-kid name for boys comes from a brownish-red stone.
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Emerald
This bright green gem is May’s birthstone, but we think it makes a great name for baby girls year round.
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Garnet
Means "armed with a spear." So you know, don’t mess with this baby boy on the playground.
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Pearl
Yes, we do want to nibble those toes.
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Jett
A boy’s name inspired by the charcoal black mineral. (It’s so in, don’t you know?)
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Bijou
French for "jewel." Très chic for a baby girl, n’est-ce pas?
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Jewel
Will probably love indie music.
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Maisie
A Scottish form of the name Margaret (which means "pearl").
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Jade
A beautiful green stone for your beautiful baby girl (or boy).
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Diamada
Guaranteed to be the only one in your daughter’s class.
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Crystal
A girl's name that's as cool as ice.
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Amber
This beautiful girl’s name is inspired by the reddish-yellow stone.
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Esmeralda
The Spanish variation of the name Emerald.
