Emerald

This name actually sounds gender neutral to me. The nickname Emery can be used which is also gender neutral.

Adding to this section nearly 3 years later... The only person I have ever actually known with the name Emerald is a boy, ironically enough. To be honest? I thought it was kinda odd at first but it's growing on me. It has this weirdly soothing, cool, and unusual vibe on a boy while being weird and quirky in a nice way. After all if we have names for girls we would consider more masculine, why not a boy? For a girl it's nice enough and we're in May, which is has Emerald as its birthstone! I still prefer Esmeralda for a girl, but as a name it's decent enough.

So beautiful. It’s a former classmate’s name, and I always looked forward to hearing the professor say it when he took roll.

Although I really like Emery and prefer that, this name is just as pretty. I think Emer is a lovely nickname. I also like Emer as the nickname for Emery which is part of why I like Emery so much. So it really depends on how you prefer the name to end. I just personally prefer Emery.

Pretty but I can't imagine a girl over 16 having this name. Love the banner though!

I like this name. Emme would be a cute nickname.

I never thought it wasn’t a great name until I started seeing Emerald Fennell’s name everywhere. It’s grown on me.

I love the gemstone, but I don't really like it for a girl.

I changed my mind, it's actually quite pretty as a girl's name! Emerald and Avril sound really similar for me.

Glad so many people like Emerald! It is my favorite of all the jewelry names out there, such as Ruby, Amber, Crystal, Gemma or Pearl, among others. In Spanish the name would be Esmeralda, which is also beautiful and can be nicknamed Esme. I think it is original, charming and beautiful. A truly successful option.

Very sweet and pretty— and not overused, yay! But yes, I like this name very much ^^

It's really cute in my opinion.

Sounds dumb.

I honestly really like Emerald. It’s better than Diamond.

I really like Emerald for a name. I think it's gorgeous. I do prefer it for a girl, but I actually like it for either gender. It's a strong beautiful name. I also like other gemstone names, as well, like Amethyst, Sapphire, Diamond, Topaz, Ruby, etc. All so beautiful :)

This name is really pushing it.

Great name, so unique and beautiful. I really like it, it's on my list. I have yet to meet an Emerald. I saw it for the first time on Toddlers & Tiaras, but the little girl named it was a beauty indeed.

My name is Emerald Polee and I absolutely love it. Whenever people first hear my name they are so surprised and most of them have never heard of it before. I think that it's so unique and fits me so well. My nickname is Emmy but most people just call me Emerald. There will never be a time when I would want to change my name because I personally think it is perfect for me and my personality. If anyone else has the same name then you are lucky because it's so rare and it catches people's attention whenever they hear it because it's different. So don't ever think your name is ugly or not right for you because then you'll be wrong. Emerald is such a beautiful and unique name, so appreciate it.

Emerald is my middle name, I chose it when I was eleven when I changed my name legally. I love it because it's my birth stone and I love the colour green, I wish I was given it at birth.

I really like emeralds. I'm not a big fan of the name, it feels kinda like it's missing something.

I honestly thought my name was a little weird when I was younger (even slightly ugly), but I couldn't imagine myself having a different name. I believe it suits me, and I like how unique it is. Seriously it's a great, odd, weird but elegant and fantastic name. I hope anyone out there who is an Emerald will appreciate this name for its rarity and uniqueness.
(lol just casually praising my love for my name here, proudly. Heheheheh...)

I named my daughter Emerald. She was one of the "poor little girls" born in the US in 2012 and given the name Emerald. She sometimes goes by Emmy.
I think it is a pretty name. And original but not to the point we were trying too hard.
Green is the color of health. And Emeralds are pretty, at least to me.
My name is also Trulee, and I like my rather uncommon name. I do know the names Emerald and Trulee tend to get compliments a lot. And some people dislike them on occasion as well.
Haters will hate. I found no other name appealing for her. I hope she likes it as an adult, I don't see why she wouldn't.

A classy, beautiful name.
She can go by:
Emery
Emma
Emmie or Emmy.

I think Emerald is lovely! Just pair it with a more classic, traditional middle name, like Emerald Elizabeth or Emerald Helen. Don't use two word names together--it's too much. Emerald has the perfect balance of class and spunk if you play it right.

My 4 year old daughter is called Emerald Luna Star. We chose the name because it's my birthstone.. bizarrely Emerald was born in February. The name is a perfect match to her personality and beauty. We have had some beautiful comments about her name.. it's great that she has a unique name.

I love my "Emerald". I chose this beautiful, unique name for my baby girl because:
1. It means "love and success".
2. Green is a color that represents: happiness, abundance, health.
3. It a precious jewel of majestic beauty and rare strength.

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I hope she never lets any ignorant comments by small minded people make her forget all the beauty and happiness she brings to my life; and how many nights I spent trying to choose the perfect name to represent all the blessings that I wanted for her life in this unique name.

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A proud mom of a beautiful "Emerald".

This is a lovely name, especially for a middle name. I do think it should only be used for a girl, though. Many people are saying it's trashy, but that is not true. Emerald has always been one of my favorite names, especially since it's the name of a jewel and May's birthstone.

An absolutely gorgeous name.

I have named my second child Emerald, she was not born in May. I wanted something less common pretty and interesting. People shouldn't judge others' choice of names for their children, it certainly beats the contents of the fruit bowl. Each to their own I say. I love the name but if she doesn't like it she could be known as Emma.

Emerald is my name and I happen to love it. Everyone tells me how beautiful it is. My nickname is emmy but I like being called Emerald. I think it is very unique.

I think it's a spunky alternative to Emma :) and it's better than Esmeralda. Please don't feel bad, Emerald8. I think your name is great! Don't worry, I won't use it as a first name. It'd make an interesting middle name, though.

Wow, everybody's saying how it's not a suitable name. I just CHANGED my name to Emerald lol.

No offence, but I simply don't see the appeal of “names” that are in fact words. And as Emerald8 said, people who think this is a cool name should rename themselves, not impose it on their kids who might think otherwise.

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(to Emerald8: Thank your parents for that. :) No seriously, pretty much every kid gets teased about their name at some point, get over it. Emerald is not the worst name out there by far. Just imagine you ended up Oralie. ;))

I love emeralds! I didn't think about it being a name, but I actually really like it!

My name is Emerald. At least once a week someone tells me how beautiful and unique my name is. My name has never held me back and I LIKE being the only Emerald I know. I'm not just another Emily, Ashley, or Jennifer.

Although Emeralds are beautiful the name is tacky. Pearl and Ruby are okay, but Emerald? No, No, No!

Emerald sounds tacky on a real person. Why not name your daughter Esmeralda if you wanted a name with the same meaning?

When I think of this name, I think of the gem-- beautiful and shiny. If you had this nickname, you could have the nickname Emmy.

I used to really like this name, and even used it on a ragdoll I made. Now I think it sounds a little silly on a real person. It just doesn't come across the same way as some other gemstone names, like Pearl or Ruby, which seem doable as people names.

My name is Emerald and I hate it. I just go by Emmy because it's embaressing. People think it's a cool name unless it's YOUR NAME!

Seems pretty cheap as a name.

This would be a great name for an Irish girl, as in the Emerald Isle. Don't take any notice of that stupid anonymous comment above.

Emerald is a beautiful, warm, sensible name. Emeralda is also a pretty name. It's feminine but not too girly. Emma is such a cute nickname!

This is such a gorgeous name. It makes me think of power, strength and excitement!

This name is beautiful. It also reminds me of the city of Seattle which is called the Emerald City, which makes me like this name more.

This is a hideous, ugly name and anyone who names their child Emerald should be cursed.

If I ever have a little girl I will call her Emerald but Emmie will be her nickname!

This is an absolutely perfect name, part of the reason being that my birthday is in May, making my birthstone the emerald. Either way, it's gorgeous.

Emerald is a wonderful, exotic name.

Emeralds are my favorite gems so the name is awesome. I have only met one person with this name and she seemed very unique!

I reckon Emerald is cool name.

When I think of Emerald I think of old Ireland with its brilliant green hills. It is a strong name with a lot of personal meaning.

The Emerald represents love and success. It's perfect!

This is a beautiful name. It gives the impression that the bearer is a rare and beautiful person, a gem.