Naming your little gem

Your baby will always be your little gem, so why not give him or her a name that fits literally? Traditional gem names include Pearl and Opal, however you may be inspired to name your little one after the birthstone of the month in which he or she is born (this is not applicable for all months and really only applies to girls!). Here are a few more dazzling names that you may also like. Please note they are mostly girls' names:

Amber - Arabic in origin, its alternative is Ambra.

Cordelia - Celtic in origin, it means 'jewel of the sea'. It can also be spelt as Cordella, Cordelie (French), and Kodelia.

Crystal - a gemstone that is as transparent as ice. Alternative spellings include Christel, Chrtistelle (French spelling), Chrystal, Cristal, Kristal, Krystal, and Krystle.

Diamond - Not for the faint hearted, but many baby name websites state it is increasing in popularity, particularly in America. The pretty diamond is the birthstone for April.

Emerald - The birthstone for May, this green gem has many alternative spellings, including Emeraude (French), Emmarald, and Esmeralda (Spanish).

Gemma - An Italian name, it literally means gem! It can also be spelled with a J.

Jade - Spanish in origin, it can also be spelled as Jaide or Jayde.

Jasper - the only boys' name to make the list, it means the treasurer. Persian in origin, Jaspar and Jesper (Danish) are the only alternatives.

Opal - A precious stone, with alternatives such as Opalina and Opaline (French).

Pearl - A little sphere and a precious gem, this name is English in origin. Other spellings include Pearla, Pearle, Pearline, Perla (Italian), Perle, Perlette (French), and Perlina. Alternatively, you may like to call your daughter Margaret or Megan, which both mean 'a pearl'.

Ruby - The red birthstone of July, this name is Latin. Alternatives for Ruby include Rubie, Rubetta, Rubette, Rubia, and Rubina.

Sapphire - Greek in origin and dark-blue in colour, it is the birthstone for September. Saphira and Sapphira are common alternatives.

I hope these have inspired you to sparkle in your naming decisions!

Love,

The Name Dame