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Pearl

41 replies

GlizzyOverdrive · 22/09/2023 15:00

Thoughts on Pearl?

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lilyblue5 · 22/09/2023 21:18

Opal?

MrsBungle · 22/09/2023 21:16

I think it’s a beautiful name

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 22/09/2023 21:14

Lovely and you will be Mother of Pearl 😉

fairycupcakes · 22/09/2023 21:13

As long as you’re not in Scotland where it’d be pronounced more like peril 🤷🏼‍♀️

marshmallowfinder · 22/09/2023 15:34

theduchessofspork · 22/09/2023 15:25

It’s ok I guess. A bit dusty.

I like Emerald better.

Yes, I completely agree. It's a boring name to me and lots of people won't pronounce it well. Think of Joe Swash...no 'l' on the end. Emerald is a truly gorgeous name!

Banned4life · 22/09/2023 15:28

Love it!

theduchessofspork · 22/09/2023 15:25

It’s ok I guess. A bit dusty.

I like Emerald better.

SingingSands · 22/09/2023 15:19

Love it. I know sisters called Pearl and Rose.

saltnsaucey · 22/09/2023 15:15

Lovely name

cruffinsmuffin · 22/09/2023 15:11

Oh I think that's lovely! Actually shocked how much I like it after reading the OP, sounds like a nice classic make.

PickledScrump · 22/09/2023 15:07

I like it, prefer Perla though, doesn’t feel quite so abrupt and old lady.

PatriciaHolm · 22/09/2023 15:05

I can only assume you aren't a horror movie fan...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl(20222_film)

Deadringer · 22/09/2023 15:04

I had a lovely auntie Pearl so it's a yes from me!

peaceinourtime · 22/09/2023 15:02

I’m not a fan of it as Vanessa George the child molester in Plymouth ~ 13 ish years ago had a daughter with that name and the name always reminds me of her.

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 22/09/2023 15:02

I like it! Classic, and AFAIK, there aren't millions of them. Just one thing - it can sound awful in some accents (Pell).

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