At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named for the gemstone, ultimately from Latin spina, 'thorn,' via Italian spinella, likely referencing the mineral's pointed crystals
- Origin
- Italian (via Latin), gemstone name
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- spih-NEL
Spinel is an Italian (via Latin), gemstone name girl's name meaning “named for the gemstone, ultimately from Latin spina, 'thorn,' via Italian spinella, likely referencing the mineral's pointed crystals”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Spinel
Meaning: Named for the gemstone, ultimately from Latin spina, 'thorn,' via Italian spinella, likely referencing the mineral's pointed crystals.
Origin: Italian (via Latin), gemstone name.
How to Pronounce Spinel
spih-NELIPA /spɪˈnɛl/
Popularity of Spinel
Spinel 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.
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Similar Names
Citrine · Goldie · Flint · Esme · Margaret · Margot
