Natural is a great and huge source for dog names, you will find a lot of amazing names for your puppies from nature, for instance gemstones.
A gemstone or gem is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. In modern usage the precious stones are diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, with all other gemstones being semi-precious.
Like Ruby itself, names inspired from jewels will be around forever. If your little puppy is so sparkling then only a gem name will fit him or her.
You may choose a gemstone name for your puppy by its coat color. For example, Agate, Coral, Garnet, Jasper and Ruby can be used for red dog names. Amber, Citrine and Topaz are yellow dog names. Crystal, Diamond, Ivory and Pearl are amazing white dog names. Jet and Onlyx are perfect names for those shining black dogs.
You can also naming your little puppy with its birthstone name. For example, Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January, Diamond is the birthstone for April and Sapphire is for September.
Of course you could pick your favorite gemstone name for your little puppy, or picking a name fitting the personalities or characters of your little jewels.
Check out our edition of 28 gemstone names here and get your own ideas.
Agate
Agate is a semiprecious stone, it is characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of color, and it is believed to have numerous magical and curative powers.
Amber
Amber is a yellowish-brown color of fossil resin, with seeds, leaves, feathers and insects inside. Today it is often used for making jewelry and other ornamental articles.
Amethyst
Amethyst is a violet variety of semiprecious quartz, and it is the traditional birthstone for February. It is so beautiful that it is often used injewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek, a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness.
Apatite
Apatite is an unusual name for the most common phosphate mineral. It is named from the Greek word apate, which means "deceit", since Apatite has a similar appearance to so many minerals.
Beryl
Beryl is a gemstone of varying colors, often yellow-green. The name Beryl is used as a female name since late 19th century. Dancer Beryl de Zoete and actress Beryl Mercer would have been among the earliest namesakes.
Bijou
Bijou is a jewel or something small, delicate, and exquisitely wrought. It is great for those tiny breed of dog names such as poodle or Chihuahua.
Citrine
Citrine is a translucent, yellow variety of quartz, often sold as topaz. Citrine is the stone for the month of November. The name is derived from the color yellow of the lemon.
Citrine has energies of good fortune and good luck, it is well known in crystal work as a success and prosperity stone to the point that it is called the "Success Stone." Citrine is also the birthstone of November.
Coral
Coral is a great dog name for red girl dogs. Precious coral or red coral is the common name given to Corallium rubrum and several related species of marine coral.
Crystal
Crystal is a clear, transparent semi-precious stone formed from the most refined quartz. The word crystal is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Crystal is "ice".
Diamond
Diamond is valued as a precious gem, and it is a transparent and flawless piece of stone, especially when cut or polished.
Diamond is the hardest known natural material, and Diamond is the birthstone of April. By choosing the name Diamond, you might expect that your dog's personality could be as hard as the diamond.
Emerald
Emerald is a brilliant green to grass-green transparent variety of beryl, used as a gemstone. Emerald is the May birthstone and the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Cancer.
Emerald gemstones are associated with patience, understanding, and foresight. The word emerald is derived from the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek. Emerald is a beautiful, warm and sensible name.
Esmeralda
Esmeralda is a Greek and Spanish variant transcription of Emerald.
In The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Esmeralda is the nickname of the gypsy girl and it is originated from her wearing emerald amulet.
Flint
Flint is a type of hard rock, often dark grey or black in color. It usually has a glassy or waxy appearance. It is incredibly useful to produce a spark of fire when struck by steel. As a tough dog name from nature, Flint is used to denote strength, endurance and determination.
Garnet
Garnet is a dark red gemstone, and it is named for the pomegranate that the garnet crystals resemble. Garnet is usually a female dog name, and it is also the birthstone for January.
Ivory
Ivory is a hard, creamy-white colored material, derived from the tusks and teeth of animals. It is usually used for carving fine art and jewelry.
The meaning of the name Ivory is white and pure; this makes it a great name for white dogs.
To protect threatened animal populations, we do not suggest you buy any ivory goods.
Jade
Jade is a spiritual green ornamental stone, which is used in artwork and in jewelry making. Its color varies from light to dark green. It is believed that if jade is placed on stomach, it could cure colic in babies.
In Spanish the meaning of the name Jade is jewel, and this makes it a great female dog name.
Jasper
Jasper is an opaque, impure variety of silica, usually red, yellow, brown or green in color; and rarely blue.
The name Jasper means "spotted or speckled stone” and it is a variation of the Persian Kaspar, which means "treasurer or treasure bringer".
Jasper is one of the few gem names for boys, and is the first name of the great modern artist Jasper Johns.
Jet
Jet is a shiny black substance which is considered to be a minor gemstone. It is not a true mineral, but rather a mineraloid as it is derived from decaying wood under extreme pressure.
Jet is a great gemstone dog name for those beautiful shining black dogs.
Jewel
Jewel is a precious gem or stone in cut and polished form, which is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
The name Jewel is of Old French origin and the meaning of Jewel is "Plaything, delight".
It is adorable and wonderful to name your puppy Jewel; it is very natural and beautiful, just like your little puppy will be.
Mica
Mica is a mineral that sparkles. You've probably seen it in a rock that looks glittery.
The word mica means "loved friend", which is derived from the Latin word mica, meaning "a crumb".
Onyx
Onyx is a precious stone with bands of colors, the colors range from white to almost every color.
The meaning of the name Onyx is "Black Gemstone", and it is derived from the Greek onyx, which originally meant "claw, fingernail".
Onyx is usually used as a male black dog name, the final x making it sond strong and virile.
Opal
Opal is a semiprecious iridescent gemstone, which reflects light in a dazzling display of colors.
Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97% of the world's supply.
Opal is the birthstone of October. The name Opal is ultimately derived from Sanskrit and it means "Jewel".
Pearl
A pearl is a milky-colored gem produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusc. The finest quality natural pearls have been highly valued as gemstones.
Pearls have been associated with innocence and modesty. Because it comes from the sea, it also has associations with the moon and with water. Pearls are also traditionally considered appropriate jewelry for debutantes and brides.
The pearl is the birthstone for the month of June.
Peridot
Peridot is gem-quality olivine, and it is a vibrant green mineral.
Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August, it is said tobe good for helping people put the past behind them. It is also a beautiful olive green color.
Ruby
Ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, and it is considered one of the four precious stones, together with the sapphire, the emerald and the diamond.
The name Ruby comes from ruber, Latin for red. The ruby is also the birthstone for the month of July. Ruby is a perfect name for red girl dogs.
Sapphire
Sapphire is a blue gemstone in the corundum family. Sapphires are commonly worn in jewelry.
Sapphire is the birthstone of September. The name Sapphire is more offbeat than Ruby or Pearl, but it has a bright, attention-getting vibe, and it's particularly apt for a girl puppy born in September.
Topaz
Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine, it is named after Topasos Island in the Red Sea.
The name Topaz is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Topaz is: Jewel.
Topaz is the birthstone of November. If you're looking for a sparkling name for your little jewel, it makes a great, unexpected choice.
Turquoise
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral. It is rare and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue.
The word "turquoise" came from French, meaning "Turkish stone" or "Turkish jewel".
Turquoise is the birthstone of December; it is also a light blue-green color similar in hue to Aqua.