Amethyst

Named after the amethyst gemstone, from the Greek "amethystos" meaning not intoxicated — the ancient Greeks believed amethysts prevented drunkenness. The stone is associated with calm, clarity, and spiritual protection.

Amethyst is a name for a pet who seems to carry a certain mystical quality — the cat who sits in sunlight and seems to absorb it, turning it into something purple and otherworldly; the dog who calms everyone in a room simply by being present. It's a gemstone name with genuine weight and beauty, less common than Ruby or Pearl, and all the more striking for it. Owners who love crystals, fantasy, or simply the deep purple magic of twilight skies will find Amethyst resonates on multiple levels.