Turkish stone
Derived from the Old French 'turquoise', literally meaning 'Turkish', as the gemstone was originally brought to Europe through Turkey from mines in Persia. It refers to the distinctive blue-green mineral valued for its beauty and spiritual significance across many cultures.
Less common today
Turquoise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,011 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Wife of NBA legend Julius Erving
Costume designer and daughter of Mary Wilson of The Supremes
