Heliotrope

deep green stone, another name for bloodstone

GenderGirlOriginGreek ('sun-turning')Say itHEE-lee-oh-trohpPopularityextremely rare
Pronounced HEE-lee-oh-trohp

About the name Heliotrope

Heliotrope, an ancient name for bloodstone, was believed to turn the sun's rays red when dipped in water. It's a lyrical, mythic name full of drama.

dramatic, poetic, and full of ancient wonder

Fun fact

Heliotrope is also the name of a fragrant purple flower that turns to follow the sun.

Nicknames for Heliotrope

HeliTropi

Variations

HeliaTropea

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