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Onyx or Opal

65 replies

gobletof · 25/09/2018 21:38

I really like both these names for girls-
Opinions on both? Which one sounds better?

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AlliKaneErikson · 25/09/2018 23:53

I think I said on another thread I know a lovely girl called Onyx so I have positive associations with the name.

foofooyeah · 25/09/2018 23:38

Onyx is a dog's name .... opal? Sorry not keen. Emerald?

CherryMaraschino · 25/09/2018 23:29

I rather like Opal. Know a fair few black cats named Onyx.

Growingboys · 25/09/2018 23:27

Neither

IthinkIsawahairbrushbackthere · 25/09/2018 23:25

Opal - because I had a friend by that name when I was a child!

Runningishard · 25/09/2018 23:25

Both stripper names. Opal is my birthstone but even so

LeeMiller · 25/09/2018 23:22

Opal. When I see Onyx written down I think 'oinks'.

Elephantinacravat · 25/09/2018 22:40

Neither, but if you must, Opal.

Hernamewasl0la · 25/09/2018 22:38

Neither

Lamdalipa · 25/09/2018 22:37

Opel, if you are over 35, is a slightly shit car.

DramaAlpaca · 25/09/2018 22:36

Opal sounds better.

DaniC18 · 25/09/2018 22:32

I prefer Opal. It's a lot prettier and looks better written down x

Shadow1234 · 25/09/2018 21:43

Agree with above.

Sungura · 25/09/2018 21:43

Opal. It's an old-fashioned, feminine name that'll grow with your child. Onyx sounds like a cat's or dog's name to me.

foxycleopauper · 25/09/2018 21:39

Opal is quite nice, Onyx is strange!

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