What origin is the name Amethyst?

Amethyst comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Amethyst a popular name?

Amethyst is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Amethyst?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Amethyst — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Amethyst

Q: Is Amethyst a rare name?

Yes. Amethyst does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Amethyst

Amethyst

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Amethyst is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from Greek, this name refers to the purple semi-precious gemstone believed to protect against intoxication.".

With greek roots, Amethyst is a girl name that means "Derived from Greek, this name refers to the purple semi-precious gemstone believed to protect against intoxication.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from Greek, this name refers to the purple semi-precious gemstone believed to protect against intoxication.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Amethyst

Very rare in US records

What does Amethyst mean?

Amethyst is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from Greek, this name refers to the purple semi-precious gemstone believed to protect against intoxication.".