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Is Pearl trashy?

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Vatcam · 09/12/2010 10:40

I was thinking of Pearl for DD but people I've mentioned it to have said it's trashy.

I did notice that Shaun Ryder has a DD called Pearl (other is Lulu) and am this is putting me off a bit - espec as he was mentioning his 'Pearly' often on TV.

Also there's Vanessa George...!!

Is it trashy?

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StarExpat · 09/12/2010 11:06

A name doesn't make someone trashy. And pearl is lovely :)

Jojay · 09/12/2010 11:00

I don't think of it as trashy.

lukewarmcupofmulledwine · 09/12/2010 10:59

pearl necklace.....

Suncottage · 09/12/2010 10:55

Remember though you will be Mother of Pearl Smile

ShoppingDays · 09/12/2010 10:49

It's a lovely name and makes a change from Ruby.

LilyBolero · 09/12/2010 10:49
orestyemerrywombat · 09/12/2010 10:49

I'm afraid I agree with the others you've spoken to. I thought about not posting because I didn't want to be rude, but I'm guessing you asked the question because you actually want people's opinions. I think she might be judged for it if she grows up and wants to be an MP, doctor, lawyer etc. That's just my opinion though - I'm sorry if it's not the answer you hoped for! Xmas Blush

Goingspare · 09/12/2010 10:48

Trashy! My mother's name is trashy?

My mother hates it, but I slighty regret not using it as a mn for DD2 as I didn't want to get into family name arguments.

I quite like it.

GrimmaTheNome · 09/12/2010 10:47

The only Pearl I know is a rather formidable lady who despite being over 80 still works for the CAB and goes to NUT conferences.

Not trashy at all Grin

RockinRobinBird · 09/12/2010 10:46

Not trashy just a bit ugly.

PaigeTurner · 09/12/2010 10:45

I think it's pretty cool actually.

Bunbaker · 09/12/2010 10:43

I don't thinkit's trashy. It's just old fashioned. Can she sing?

tummytickler · 09/12/2010 10:43

Well, my 5 year old dd is called Pearl (Pearlie!) and I like to think we are not trashy Grin.

I am not sure who Shaun Ryder and Vanessa George are though, so maybe I am wrong Grin.

Actually we call Pearl Lulu a lot as a nn (Pearlula turned into Lula, turned into Lulu!)