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Connie or Coral?

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oldmother44 · 28/09/2018 11:36

I already have a Pearl so is Coral a little bit too much on the under the sea theme or is it just me that thinks that?

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MikeUniformMike · 01/10/2018 20:03

Prefer Connie short for Constance, and suggest Cora as an alternative to Coral, which I'm not mad keen on.

Athers666 · 01/10/2018 19:38

My DD is Constance but known as Connie so I'm biased but I just love the name Connie 😁

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oldmother44 · 01/10/2018 09:15

My auntie is called Caroline so anything similar Coraline is out I'm afraid.

We have a while to decide yet so may change my mind altogether!

Thanks for your help everyone, seems opinion is split!!!

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RavenWings · 30/09/2018 21:37

Pearl and Coral are a bit much, yes. Something like Coralie or Coraline would be better.

Connie is very weak sounding imo so not a fan.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 30/09/2018 21:34

Connie

LeeMiller · 30/09/2018 21:27

Coral with Pearl is a bit much. I'd definitely think you picked them because of the theme.

Coralie or Cora are better, otherwise Connie (especially short for Constance) is lovely.

greendale17 · 30/09/2018 19:38

You already have a child called Pearl and now want to call the other Coral? Please don’t!

Connie by miles

Glumglowworm · 30/09/2018 19:27

Connie

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 30/09/2018 18:55

Connie.

moredoll · 29/09/2018 02:26

Coral.

Sophronia · 28/09/2018 23:01

I think Coral is a bit much with Pearl. Connie is nice.

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 28/09/2018 15:03

Constance is beautiful, Connie is ok. Coral is dreadful sorry.

laseo · 28/09/2018 14:27

I don't particularly like name Connie. Coral is far nicer.

DaniC18 · 28/09/2018 13:55

I prefer Coral but agree that it is a bit too similar to Pearl. Perhaps Coraline instead?

Shadow1234 · 28/09/2018 13:13

I wouldnt have noticed the 'under the sea' theme until you
pointed it out to be honest.

I really like both, but I think Pearl and Coral sound nicer together.

Good luck!

17caterpillars1mouse · 28/09/2018 12:50

I like both though prefer Connie as a shortening of Constance

I may a 6 year old Coral a few years ago and thought it was a lovely, quirky name.

It would seem a little themey with Pearl but not in an overly obvious, cringeworthy way

LightDrizzle · 28/09/2018 11:51

I’ve got a Constance who goes by Connie so I’m biased.
If you like Coral, don’t be put off by having a Pearl but maybe stop short of adding Ruby, Beryl and Jade to the collection! Wink

PuppyMonkey · 28/09/2018 11:46

Prefer Connie and I also like Constance.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 28/09/2018 11:44

Coral by a million miles. I know a bit bitch of a Connie. You know one of those. Pole stUck up her arse. Thought she was doing you a good turn by allowing you to breathe the same air as her and a feild of potatoes on shoulder, I don't know about a chip.
Coral goes gorgeous with Pearl. Yes it does make you think of sea but Who said that was a bad thing.

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oldmother44 · 28/09/2018 11:44

OK it's just me that sees the under the sea potential mermaid name theme then? Maybe I'm over thinking things.

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samandpoppysmummy · 28/09/2018 11:41

My niece is called Coral. She is 23 now and she has always loved her name :) I quite like the idea of an 'under the sea' theme. I have a friend with 4 girls who all have flower names and they like having themed names.

MadisonAvenue · 28/09/2018 11:40

I prefer Connie, I know a very sweet little girl with that name Smile

daisypond · 28/09/2018 11:40

The under the sea theme didn't occur to me until you mentioned it. I think it's fine.

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