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Wild card - Emerald

115 replies

jemimafuddleduck · 02/03/2021 21:37

I've posted what feels like 100 times so far about our baby name for DD due in 2 weeks.

Middle name will be Jean - that's pretty much a certainty.

We had almost decided on the first name Darcy - surname begins with a D and I like the alliteration.

But, we have a bit of a wild card alternative for the first name - Emerald, nn Emmy.

Can I have honest thoughts? Is it too "out there"?

So -

Darcy Jean

Or

Emerald Jean?

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ParisJeTAime · 02/03/2021 23:12

I think Emerald Darcy together would come out as Emerald Arsey!

I'd use another family name maybe? Or something else in between. But I can't think what.

But, tbh, if Jean is a family name and you want to use it, Emerald Jean is fine. It doesn't flow that well, but when you use a family name as a middle name, I think that's less important.

NinaMimi · 02/03/2021 23:10

It’s too fancy for me but interesting. I’m surprised there are so many likes for it as it does seem a little out there and people can be quite conservative on here.

There’s also Esmerelda which means Emerald.

DramaAlpaca · 02/03/2021 23:07

Emerald is stunning. It's much more elegant and, dare I say classy, than Darcy.

I agree with a pp that Emerald Jean isn't quite right, so how about Emerald Darcy Jean?

Elouera · 02/03/2021 23:03

I love Emerald and reminds me of the actress from Call the midwife. Why do you need a nickname? If you must have Jean as a middle name, the initialls will be EJ.

I only know one Darcy and its a male named D'Arcy. I never knew it could be a female name and always associate it as masculine. I would avoid a DD initals! Darcy D.... surname. WHY????

Fozzleyplum · 02/03/2021 22:57

Emerald is a fabulous name! I'd go the full RF Delderfield with Diana as her middle name.

Inkpaperstars · 02/03/2021 22:53

I like it, unusual but adapts itself to familiar nicknames

Alexandernevermind · 02/03/2021 22:51

Emerald is beautiful, either in full or as Emmie. Emerald Jean is nice, but sounded properly you have to end the d with a pause before you say J, iyswim. What about a third link name? We had a family name we wanted to use as a middle name, but it was awkward to say with the Christian name we chose, so we used a link name (which happened to be another family name) to tie in the two.

Cakey46 · 02/03/2021 22:44

I love Emerald! Darcy sounds like the name of a little madam.

SarahLox77 · 02/03/2021 22:43

I like it quite a bit more than Darcy which sounds ever so slightly chavvy to me.

giantwaterbottle · 02/03/2021 22:37

I think emerald is beautiful

Justwatchthewildflowersgrow · 02/03/2021 22:37

I live the name emerald! So striking.

FYI the actress in call the midwife who plays patsy is also an Emerald. I was reading something ages ago and found out her name and it instantly caught my attention! X

3CCC · 02/03/2021 22:36

Emerald Darcy?

I really like Emerald not a name I really considered until just now

Gloschick · 02/03/2021 22:34

How about Imelda? Similar sounding and Imelda Jean has a nice ring to it.

Candleabra · 02/03/2021 22:32

I love Emerald (nn Emma) but it doesn't go with Jean (sorry).

I do like an unusual name with an option for a normal nickname. Sheila Wexford's daughter was called Amulet (nn Amy).

I do like Darcy Jean if Jean is a definite.

ParisJeTAime · 02/03/2021 22:25

I don't really think it sounds enough like Emerald Green to be an issue, and, it isn't as if it says something potentially embarrassing, like Isaac Hunt or something.

I don't think it would put me off.

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jemimafuddleduck · 02/03/2021 22:23

Ooh - someone has pointed out Emerald Jean might sounds like Emerald Green Confused I hadn't thought of this!!

Do people think that would be an issue? I mean, obviously day to day her middle name wouldn't be used, but even so....

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SpeckledyHen · 02/03/2021 22:12

Emerald is wonderful. Emmy is cute .

Dinosauraddict · 02/03/2021 22:11

I really like Emerald. Unusual but flattering.

NeverTrustaRabbit · 02/03/2021 22:08

It's a lovely name, but coupled with Jean it sounds a bit too close to Emerald Green.

I know middle names are seldom used.....but something to consider.

Have you considered Dulcie.....think that Dulcie Jean flows better than Darcey

RoundedTum · 02/03/2021 22:05

I much prefer Emerald to Darcy.

Lots of little Darcys around these days, Emerald is more unusual as well as being absolutely beautiful.

rockinaftermidnite · 02/03/2021 22:04

I like Emerald.

Darcy reminds me of Jane Austen's Mr Darcy.

ParisJeTAime · 02/03/2021 22:04

@ParisJeTAime

Yay! I really think you should go for Emerald. Emma is a lovely name to shorten it to as well, or Emmy as you say.
Did I just say "yay"? Not sure where that came from 😂🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️.
Pieceofpurplesky · 02/03/2021 22:03

Emerald - gorgeous name. Emmy is a great nn

bootlebum · 02/03/2021 22:03

Emerald!!! I love it!

Moonstone1234 · 02/03/2021 22:02

Emerald is lovely. Unusual but striking

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