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Emerald

Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Emerald: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2017.

Emerald is a gemstone name of Greek origin, derived from *smaragdos*, meaning "green gem," which entered English via Old French *esmeraude*. While it has been used as a given name since the 19th century, it gained more modern appeal with actress Emerald Fennell, the Oscar-winning writer-director of *Promising Young Woman* and star of *The Crown*. The name shares its root with the Greek island of Smaragdi, a nickname for Andros, renowned for its lush green landscapes. A notable variant is Esmeralda, the Spanish and Portuguese version, famously associated with the heroine of Victor Hugo's *The Hunchback of Notre Dame*. In colour psychology, emerald green is often linked to balance, growth, and prosperity.