BABY NAMES
Emerald
English
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Sparkling Emerald -- Emmy for short -- can form a singing group called The Gems with her friends Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl.

Variations
Emeraldina, Emelda, Emeralda, Emeraude, Esmeralda
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