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Come talk to me about Pearl???

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LuluLovesYou · 10/03/2013 14:22

So after thinking I was settled on a name I now have been tempted by Pearl. What do you think? Do you know any (under the age of 70)...... If so, do they like being called Pearl? I think it would be nice on a little girl!

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sunnysunnyshine · 14/03/2013 17:33

OP do you have any ideas for middle names? Just bring nosy really as this is one on our list that we can't think of any middle names for... Smile

Lutrine · 13/03/2013 08:17

I really like it!

NormanTheForeman · 12/03/2013 10:58

I meant nns of Margaret, not Pearl! Blush

MadeinMarch · 12/03/2013 10:53

Love it. That is all :)

NormanTheForeman · 12/03/2013 09:22

Pearl isn't a nn of Margaret, it is what the name Margaret means. Things like Maggie, Mags, Meg are nns of Pearl.

Anyway I know a Pearl in her 40s. She's just Pearl. She's really nice! Smile

SilentMammoth · 12/03/2013 09:18

I don't like it but partly because I really don't like nns being "given names" iyswim, I perceive Pearl as being a nn of Margaret.

I do realise this is a controversial topic.and that I am a pedant.

MerryMarigold · 11/03/2013 16:38

I don't like it. But neither do I like Ruby. And I would put it in the same category.

ZolaBuddleia · 11/03/2013 16:32

I love it, but wondered about the necklace association too.

Moominsarehippos · 11/03/2013 12:37

I don't think it will date as it isn't trendy at the moment - there was a plethora of little Olive/Olivia's, Jacks, Rubys, Graces... over the past few years but I haven't met a Pearl. Its lovely because although its unusual, people will know how to spell and pronounce it (regional differences aside!), and its not an 'ugly' name ifkwim (like Gertrude, or Norah - apologies to any Trudies out there).

telsa · 11/03/2013 09:17

Beautiful!

sunnysunnyshine · 11/03/2013 07:55

Love it, it's on my list too.

Locketjuice · 11/03/2013 07:40

Not**^

Locketjuice · 11/03/2013 07:40

Just makes me think pearl necklace which is a very nice association when you are thinking of the same dirty thing as me Hmm sorry!

DolomitesDonkey · 11/03/2013 07:36

seeker that's funny given the only pearl I know is SE Lahndahn.

Glaikit · 11/03/2013 07:31

I'm in the peril camp too, sorry, if I try to say it in one syllable it ends up as purl. I would chose it for that reason , but if you can see past the different pronunciations the sentiment behind the name is lovely.

Love pearls a sing though!

baskingseals · 11/03/2013 07:26

i think Pearl is stunning. wish i had thought of it for dd - along with quite a few other names actually.

the meaning is just so lovely.

TheYamiOfYawn · 11/03/2013 07:18

I know a lovely baby Pearl.

exoticfruits · 11/03/2013 07:11

It is a name that will date- as it has with the old ladies.

xigris · 11/03/2013 07:04

Love it! I know a lovely girl called Pearl. It's a beautiful name

chimchar · 11/03/2013 07:03

Jack Osbournes baby girl is Pearl....I think its lovely.

Moominsarehippos · 11/03/2013 07:01

Where I'm from it would sound like 'Peril'.

seeker · 11/03/2013 06:34

Only problem I can see is that in our neck of the woods (SE estuarine) it would be pronounced Pewl.

seeker · 11/03/2013 06:32

Why would you be nervous? It's lovely.

briochedanslefour · 11/03/2013 06:23

Pearl was top of my list but dh vetoed as had a cat named Pearl. We chose Margot instead as it means Pearl. I think its a beautiful name.

williaminajetfighter · 11/03/2013 06:06

Lovely