Green in color, this gemstone is widely used in China. The first name Jade was launched in Great Britain before experiencing success in France since 1990. Feast on June 29, with Saint Peter.
Origin and etymology of the name Jade
Borrowed from the Spanish ijada (flank stone), from the Latin ilia (flank), jade was supposed to protect against renal colic. For a very long time, but still today, many people believe that each gemstone cures a specific disease. Agate relieves stomach aches, blue sapphire cures eye diseases and protects against accidents, ruby acts as an antidote against all poisons, etc. This belief comes from the fact that therapeutic virtues have almost always been attributed to any rare and expensive product:this was the case with coffee and tea when they were introduced in Europe.
Use and popularity of the first name Jade
In Britain, Jade was used during the 1970s. In France, Jade was adopted in the course of the 1970s under the influence of English and was quickly very appreciated; it enters a restricted set of first names drawn from names of precious material. No celebrities bearing or having borne this name to date.
To go further
- 2000 first names and their history, by Omer Englebert. Albin Michel, 2015.
- The Book of My First Name - Jade. First, 2017.