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Onnyx

♂ Boy

Pronounced ON-iks /ˈɑː.nɪks/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Onyx — the banded black stone, from Greek onyx, 'claw; fingernail,' after the stone's streaked appearance. The double-N spelling is a stylistic variant.Low

In 30 seconds: A gemstone name with an extra N: Onnyx is a respelling of Onyx, the black stone (said 'ON-iks').
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningA modern respelling of Onyx — the banded black stone, from Greek onyx, 'claw; fingernail,' after the stone's streaked appearance. The double-N spelling is a stylistic variant.
U.S. rank (2024)#13659
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Onnyx is a modern respelling of Onyx, the black banded gemstone. The word comes from Greek onyx, 'claw; fingernail,' a reference to the stone's streaked look. Gem names have grown popular for boys in recent years, and the doubled N gives this one a sharper, more designed look (said 'ON-iks').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys, well behind Onyx. Rare, gemstone, and sleek.

Did you know? Greek onyx meant 'claw' or 'fingernail' — the stone's pale bands reminded the ancients of a nail. Onnyx keeps the stone and adds a letter (said 'ON-iks').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Onnyx — respelling of Onyx; Greek onyx 'claw'

Variations

OnyxOnix

Nicknames

OnNyx

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Onnyx mean?

Onnyx is a respelling of Onyx, the black gemstone — from Greek onyx, 'claw; fingernail.'

How do you pronounce Onnyx?

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

Is Onnyx a boy or girl name?

Onnyx is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Onnyx?

Onnyx is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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