Alexandrite

color-changing gem, green by day red by night

GenderUnisexOriginRussian (gemstone, named for Tsar Alexander II)Say ital-ex-AN-dritePopularityvery rare
Pronounced al-ex-AN-drite

About the name Alexandrite

Alexandrite is famous for shifting from green in daylight to red under lamplight. It's a rare, regal name full of surprise and depth.

multifaceted, adaptable, and quietly dazzling

Fun fact

Alexandrite was discovered in Russia's Ural Mountains and named after future Tsar Alexander II.

Nicknames for Alexandrite

AlexAndri

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