Names That Mean Stone

Cooler and rarer than Pedro, but also has a slightly industrial sound.

Once a short form of names containing this syllable, it is now used on its own, though we'd prefer Sven.

So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.

The name of a 7th to 8th century Italian monk who rebuilt the monastery at Monte Cassino. In Italian, he is called Petronace.

The name of the first English king, who ruled in the 10th century AD.

The last month of the Aztec calendar, with nickname options including Calli and Izzy.

Axton has been climbing the charts for boys, hot on the heels of Braxton and Maxton. It is very occasionally used for girls too.

Take your pick of pleasant meanings, depending on the character used.

Potentially a cool route to Ellie.

Highly unusual; could be confused with the Isuzu automotive brand.

An ancient British saint's name, of uncertain origin but possibly connected to Peter. He has left a legacy in place names, churches and monuments in Wales, Cornwall and Brittany.

Variant of Gemma/Jemma or James.

This Greek name may have several meanings. Referenced in the bible, Hermas was the name of one of the 70 Disciples. The Shepherd of Hermas was an early Christian literary work from the 2nd century.

Petronela, along with Petronella and Petronelle, are relatives of Petra, sister of Peter. Old names, they are exceedingly rare. But they could be an original route to the cute nicknames Nell and Nellie.

So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.

Rather than going with a yooneek spelling like Macen (or Maysen or Masyn), we'd suggest sticking with the original Mason, as Kelsey Grammer did for his daughter.

Pinja fell off the Finnish popularity charts in 2013.

Somewhat awkward feminization of Peter. Try Petra, Petronia, or Petronilla, an early saint's name.

Affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it.