Peridot: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
A green gemstone
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
PEHR-ih-dot

Peridot is an English girl's name meaning “a green gemstone”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Peridot

Meaning: A green gemstone.

Origin: English.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Peridot

PEHR-ih-dotIPA /ˈpɛrɪdɒt/

Popularity of Peridot

Peridot doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Peridot

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