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Anyx

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Pronounced AH-niks /ˈɑː.nɪks/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Onyx, the banded black gemstone. The word comes from Greek onyx, 'claw' or 'fingernail', for the stone's streaked appearance. The Any- spelling is recent and carries no separate meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: A gemstone in a new spelling: Anyx respells Onyx, the black banded stone (said 'AH-niks').
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Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningA modern respelling of Onyx, the banded black gemstone. The word comes from Greek onyx, 'claw' or 'fingernail', for the stone's streaked appearance. The Any- spelling is recent and carries no separate meaning.
U.S. rank (2024)#15458 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Anyx is a fresh spelling of Onyx, one of the gemstone names that have moved into first-name use. The gem itself has been prized since antiquity, and its Greek name means 'claw, fingernail'. The Anyx spelling has no separate history (said 'AH-niks').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Rare, striking, and modern.

Did you know? Onyx takes its name from the Greek word for a fingernail — the stone's pale bands reminded the Greeks of one. Anyx is a modern respelling of that gem name, which we note honestly (said 'AH-niks').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Anyx — Respelling of Onyx; Greek onyx, 'claw, fingernail'

Variations

OnyxOnix

Nicknames

AnyNyx

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Onyx— the gemstone name it respells
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anyx mean?

Anyx respells Onyx, the black gemstone; the word comes from Greek onyx, 'claw, fingernail'.

How do you pronounce Anyx?

It's said AH-niks /ˈɑː.nɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anyx a boy or girl name?

Here Anyx is used as a girl's name; Onyx itself is used for boys and girls alike.

How popular is Anyx?

Anyx is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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