You already know that your baby is going to be a star. Now let the world know by giving him or her an uncommon baby name inspired by a precious gemstone. (Yep, boys can be named after gemstones, too.)
14 Baby Names Inspired by Precious Gemstones

Ruby
A little grandma-chic, a little rock-and-roll and a lot adorable.

Jasper
A different take on Caspar, this cool-kid name for boys comes from a brownish-red stone.

Emerald
This bright green gem is May’s birthstone, but we think it makes a great name for baby girls year round.

Garnet
Means "armed with a spear." So you know, don’t mess with this baby boy on the playground.

Pearl
Yes, we do want to nibble those toes.

Jett
A boy’s name inspired by the charcoal black mineral. (It’s so in, don’t you know?)

Bijou
French for "jewel." Très chic for a baby girl, n’est-ce pas?

Jewel
Will probably love indie music.

Maisie
A Scottish form of the name Margaret (which means "pearl").

Jade
A beautiful green stone for your beautiful baby girl (or boy).

Diamada
Guaranteed to be the only one in your daughter’s class.

Crystal
A girl's name that's as cool as ice.

Amber
This beautiful girl’s name is inspired by the reddish-yellow stone.

Esmeralda
The Spanish variation of the name Emerald.