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A middle name for Pearl

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JessH2903 · 06/02/2021 07:51

We are due to have our little girl in April.
We already have a LB called Charlie Ray Thompson, Charlie is named after his great grandad.

I recently discovered Margaret, my husbands grandmothers name, means Pearl.
So we are considering Pearl as her first name.

But what middle name do you put with Pearl? To make it flow nicely (surname will be Thompson)

Please any help x x x

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bearlyactive · 09/02/2021 12:28

I'd avoid any middle name starting with a vowel, otherwise she'll be PAT, PET, PIT, POT or PUT. Also, PMT wouldn't be ideal Grin

My other thought was NOT Bailey - too similar to Pearl Barley, which again she won't thank you for. (Sorry to the person who suggested it!)

I also agree with the PP who said Pearl Jessica, that's beautiful. My other thoughts were Coral, Sophie, Jennifer, Kelly or Stephanie.

hazandduck · 09/02/2021 12:18

We had Pearl on our shortlist - it was going to be either Pearl Diana or Pearl Dorothy. I love the name Pearl! So beautiful.

JaneExotic · 09/02/2021 12:15

From your username - are you a Jessica?
Pearl Jessica Thompson is lovely

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JessH2903 · 09/02/2021 12:12

Thank you everyone for your suggestions they have really helped. Thank you x

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BobGalaxy · 08/02/2021 22:37

Agree it works best with three syllables. My choice would be Pearl Josephine.

CaptainCabinets · 08/02/2021 22:30

Last one!

Pearl Daisy

CaptainCabinets · 08/02/2021 22:29

Pearl Rosalind
Pearl Georgina
Pearl Vivienne
Pearl Delilah
Pearl Marguerite (my favourite although that’s basically Margaret Margaret Grin)

MamaDane · 08/02/2021 20:21

Pearl Ember Thompson

WishIWasAsGoodAsBlueysMum · 08/02/2021 20:11

Pearl Amelia
Pearl Imelda
Pearl Fiona
Pearl Joanna
Pearl Ramona
Pearl Delilah
Pearl Naomi
Pearl Serena
Pearl Francesca
Pearl Rosanna
Pearl Harriet
Pearl Matilda

Spied · 08/02/2021 20:11

My first thought was Pearl Madeleine but then I remembered your surname.
She won't thank you for PMT in n years to come as a pp pointed out!.
I like Pearl Gabrielle.

Mbear · 08/02/2021 20:06

Augusta

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 08/02/2021 20:03

Pearl Evangeline Thompson

Synchrony · 08/02/2021 19:59

Jemima

Lifechange2020 · 08/02/2021 18:44

Another one for Pearl Ann here

MerryChristmasToYou · 08/02/2021 18:43

Pearl Sasinger

MerryChristmasToYou · 08/02/2021 18:43

Pearl Soap
Pearl Yqueen
Pearl Ygates
Pearl Jam
Pearl Oneknitone

MerryChristmasToYou · 08/02/2021 18:42

Pearl Necklace

EmbarrassingMama · 08/02/2021 16:19

Pearl Barley

MerryChristmasToYou · 07/02/2021 17:27

Pearl Thompson is nice.
I'd go for 2 syllables, although Rebecca goes well as does Elizabeth, Rachel etc

May, Grace, Rose, Joy, etc are a bit like filler middle names.

timetest · 07/02/2021 15:22

Clara
Ivy
Louise
May

ThatsnotmyBorishishairistoneat · 07/02/2021 15:18

Pearl Marie

Pearl is such a pretty name

BlueSkyAhead · 07/02/2021 15:15

Is no middle name an option?

Chilldonaldchill · 07/02/2021 14:14

Pearl Elizabeth Thompson
Pearl Olivia Thompson
Pearl Susannah Thompson
Pearl Celeste Thompson
Pearl Francesca Thompson
Pearl Emma Thompson
Pearl Emily Thompson
Pearl Alexandra Thompson

impressivelycunty · 06/02/2021 11:57

Lise Grin

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 06/02/2021 11:45

Pearl Bianca
Pearl Catherine
Pearl Delilah

Definitely be mindful of the initials - I've noticed a few suggestions which, while lovely names, would result in initials P.M.T. 😱