Names That Mean Stone

Variant of Gemma/Jemma or James.

Marwa literally means "white stone," but is the name of a mountain in Mecca, making it an important name among Muslims. It's also another name for marjoram.

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.

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

Steinunn is the modern variation of the Old Norse name Steinunnr, which was first documented as a name over a millennium ago.

Petronelle and sisters Petronella and Petronel are all relatives of Petra, a feminization of Peter. They are old names, but extremely rare.

A breezy, unique name — between Paris and Ferris — worn by Nevada-born BMX cyclist Perris Benegas. Perris is from the same root as Peter so could make an honor name for an ancestral Peter.

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.

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

Parks is a rare member of the fashionable single-syllable, S-ending surname crowd, which includes trending choices like Brooks, Banks, Hayes and Wells.

The first name Peter has many relatives across the world, and this is an Italian surname form.

A glitzy modern word name or a creative respelling of Jules.

Steinunnr is now obsolete in its native region, having been replaced by the more modern Steinunn — currently a fashionable choice in Iceland.

Peterina feels like an awkward invented feminization, ala Davette. To honor an ancestral Peter, consider Petra.

Medieval English variant of Petronella or Petronilla, which relate to the male name Peter.