Agate -Agate is a microcrystalline variety of quartz that is very decorative. It was prized by the Magi and is carried to promote love, luck and health. Agate is a birth stone for those born under the sign of Gemini.
Amethyst -Amethyst is quartz crystal stained purple. It is used in jewelry and in healing and magic. It was once believed that it could prevent intoxication and it is sacred to Dionysus and Buddha. Amethyst is the birth stone for February and Pisces.
April -The name April refers to the month which is usually a rainy one during which the first signs of spring become apparent. The name derives from Latin and means "open".
Emerald -An emerald is a green precious stone often used in jewelry. It is the birthstone for May and for those born under the sign of Cancer.
Estrild -Estrild contains the Norse hild meaning battled and may relate to Eostar, the Goddess of Dawn honored at the Spring Equinox. (An excellent name for a little warrior girl born at the spring Equinox.) or may related to Æsir, the Norse name for the race of Gods.
Gwylfai -Gwilfye is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "May festival" referring to the first of May.
Hideharu -Hideharu is a Japanese name which means "flourishing in springtime"
Jade -Jade is a relatively soft stone that has been used to create all manner of things from goblets, pipes and boxes to buttons, beads and trinkets since prehistoric times and has been (and remains) a popular medium for art in China and its surrounding area. It is most often green and occurs in a variety of shades. Jade has been identified as some as a birthstone for March.
Jasper -Jasper is a stone composed of silica with various impurities that determine its coloration. It polishes up to a nice shine and can easily be carved into vases, trinkets and other items. The name means "spotted or speckled stone" from the Greek iaspis. Jasper is one of the traditional birthstones for the month of March.
Lada -Lada is the Russian goddess of springtime, love and beauty. She lives in the Otherworld, called Vyri, until the spring equinox, when she emerges, bringing Spring with her.
Mavis -Mavis is a English name meaning "song thrush" referring to a small bird that is harbinger of spring (like a Robin)
Maya -Maya is a girl's name that carries a great deal of meaning.
Pearl -The name Pearl refers to the precious stone that is formed in oysters. The pearl is a birthstone for June.
Sakura -Sakura is a Japanese name meaning "cherry blossom" the symbolism of this is fleeting beauty.
Sapphire -A Sapphire is a gemstone closely related to the Ruby but not red. They come in a variety of colors. Blue is quite popular. Sapphire is the birthstone of the month of September or for those born under the sign of Taurus. It may come from the Greek sapphiros meaning "dear to the planet Saturn"
Spring -The name Spring means "to burst forth" it relates to the springtime season.
Vernal -Vernal is a word that is defined in the dictionary as - Of, relating to, or occurring in the springtime, Characteristic of or resembling spring. Fresh and young; youthful.
Vernon -Vernon is a name of Old French origin meaning "alder grove".
Note the root Vern- as in "Vernal" which means "of or pertaining to spring".
Vesna -Serbian Goddess of springtime
Woodruff -Woodruff is a small, pretty groundcover plant popular with many gardeners that also enjoys growing in woodsy areas. It is a fragrant plant occasionally used in potpourri and once used as a strewing herb. It is used to flavor May wine.
