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Too soon for a come back??

35 replies

ButterRose · 16/08/2022 03:57

What is everyone's thoughts on the name Coral?? Is it too soon for a come back, too old fashioned? Or does it fit in with the other nature themed names like Willow, Skye etc?

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pinklavenders · 16/08/2022 06:28

I dislike it a lot. Was it ever popular? I've never met a Coral ever.

ShirleyPhallus · 16/08/2022 06:05

I know two baby corals! So not too old at all. I also know two opals which is along the same lines

wibblewobbleball · 16/08/2022 06:01

Lovely!

ReeseWitherfork · 16/08/2022 05:54

Wow, love Coral! What a beautiful name. It’s clearly my taste so I may be bias, but I think it’s got a similar vibe as Willow for sure. See also: River.

WildCherryBlossom · 16/08/2022 05:50

I don't find it especially old fashioned. I think the betting shop is the main issue with it really. In the U.K. at least.

I know a Coral who has auburn hair so it seems quite fitting.

MassiveSalad22 · 16/08/2022 05:26

I never even knew it was an old lady name. I knew a coral once who must be in her late 20s now. I just thought of it as a thing-name eg Tree or Grass. But now I’m a grown up I can see the appeal, although it is also a betting shop isn’t it?

MaryJoLisa · 16/08/2022 05:03

Coral sounds weird when people say it. Kind of like an American person saying Carl.

pounchill · 16/08/2022 04:24

MrsMop1964 · 16/08/2022 04:18

I like it although it makes me think of old ladies (along with Pearl, Beryl ,Ruby ) or the actresses Coral Atkins and Coral Browne. I'm middle-aged so I'm not up to speed with current trends. I do work in primary schools though and haven't met a Coral yet.

If beryl comes back please message me. My grandma was beryl and even she never thought it would make a comeback

pounchill · 16/08/2022 04:22

Cora 😃 coral is not too old now it's a lovely name.

MrsMop1964 · 16/08/2022 04:18

I like it although it makes me think of old ladies (along with Pearl, Beryl ,Ruby ) or the actresses Coral Atkins and Coral Browne. I'm middle-aged so I'm not up to speed with current trends. I do work in primary schools though and haven't met a Coral yet.