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Opal

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CassandrasCastle · 06/02/2020 14:11

Doing a separate thread on this one. What do you think?

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FawnDrench · 06/02/2020 19:12

The reversion to the name Opal Fruits is apparently happening in "late February" according to Google.

GeePipe · 06/02/2020 15:24

Is a beautiful name and a beautiful gemstone but only really works if shes born in october (apparently superstition says you cant wear opal if your not october born).

BobbyBlueCat · 06/02/2020 15:24

Depends where in the country you are, I think.

It's not one of those names I think would sound that great with a northern accent (that weak sound on the 'O' they'd use makes it sound not as nice).

I do like the name though.

mulkshake · 06/02/2020 15:20

Opal Corsa (the car). Shame it has the car and sweet connector s because it is actually nice

FluffyEggsontoast · 06/02/2020 14:51

Forgot about Opal fruits
Yes maybe a middle name

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CassandrasCastle · 06/02/2020 14:34

I know that my family would probably break into the made to make your mouth water song upon hearing it...

Loving the insider knowledge of Starburst!! When's the change a comin' 🤔

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haverhill · 06/02/2020 14:28

Opal Fruits!
Made to make your mouth water!

I quite like Opal. Jaqueline Wilson has a book called Opal Plumstead.

Whynosnowyet · 06/02/2020 14:25

Just to let you know apparently Star Burst do intend to change back to Opal Fruits very soon.....

inwood · 06/02/2020 14:22

Fruit? Buts probably my age.

I quite like it.

whimbrel · 06/02/2020 14:21

Fruits?

bellinisurge · 06/02/2020 14:14

Sadly it's the name of a baddie in Artemis Fowl. While that might sound a bit niche, a film of the book in which Opal Koboi first appears will be released shortly.
Although I guess that still makes it niche Grin

PlantPotting · 06/02/2020 14:13

It’s nice
I’d probably use it as a middle name though I don’t really like it enough for 1st name

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