Amethyst Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationAM-eh-thist / /ˈæməˌθɪst/

Greek; English

Meaning

not intoxicated (Greek); a precious stone (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amethyst originates from the Greek word 'amethystos,' which means 'not intoxicated,' reflecting the belief that the stone could prevent drunkenness. In ancient Greece, amethyst was associated with the god Dionysus and was often used in jewelry. In English, the name has been adopted as a given name, inspired by the gemstone's beauty and rarity. The stone has been valued throughout history for its supposed protective properties.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Amethys
  • Amethist

International Variants

  • Améthyste (French)
  • Amatista (Spanish)

Famous people named Amethyst

Amethyst Realm — paranormal investigator.

Amethyst Kelly — Australian singer-songwriter.

Fictional characters named Amethyst

Amethyst — DC Comics.

Amethyst — Steven Universe.

Sibling Suggestions

AmetrineSapphireJasperOpalGarnetEmeraldRuby

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amethyst was first seen in the United States in 2022. Amethyst has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Amethyst has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amethyst

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20225
20236