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xRobin · 2025-01-31T09:25:57+00:00

Hi all, We’re choosing the name Opal for our little girl, we love the name. However, cannot for the life of me find a middle name that I love. DP says all my suggestions are “nice” but I want one that I just *know* is right. We’ve gone through all family members and can’t find a name there that we love. Any suggestions please? Surname is one syllable.

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xRobin · 31/01/2025 13:37

TheNumberfaker · 31/01/2025 13:16

Manta?

but seriously something classic so she has a good choice if she doesn’t like Opal

A Manta is spelt Opel ☺️ and is a car, which is quite clearly not what I’ll be naming my daughter after.
But thank you.

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Lyn348 · 31/01/2025 13:37

Oh I love Opal fruits/starburst, my favourite sweets!

I think Sidney is too hard with Opal which is also quite hard sounding itself. I think you need something softer like Sophia.

Ted27 · 31/01/2025 13:33

@xRobin

The first thing that came to my mind was 'fruits' but I'm 60! Its definitely a generational thing. Won't mean a thing to today's kids.
I think it's a lovely name, unusual but not too out there

maddiemookins16mum · 31/01/2025 13:32

Faith
Wren
Kate
Ruth

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xRobin · 31/01/2025 13:32

Meraleine · 31/01/2025 12:50

I’m in my 40s and all I’d think of is opal fruit and have a little giggle to myself at the weird name. People will always tell you they like the name to your face because otherwise it’s very awkward when you name the child the name you’ve indicated you think is ridiculous.

I don’t think it’s so much awkward as it is being an absolute knob to say to somebody’s face “I don’t like your baby’s name”.
We’re talking about a middle name for the name Opal here 😂
I’m not asking for people’s opinions on a name I’ve already chosen, but that seems to be what some comments are focusing on.
”Oh well I don’t like that name, all I can think of is a sweet brand that hasn’t existed for 27 years” 😂
But as it is with the internet, there’s a rush to fit everyone’s 50p in to a slot that doesn’t exist.

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MrsSunshine2b · 31/01/2025 13:29

BatchCookBabe · 31/01/2025 09:49

Are you really 100% set on this name?

Do you think your little girl will thank you for naming her Opal?

Sorry, not trying to be rude @xRobin it's just not a great name. No-one will think of the pretty gemstone, all they will think of is opal fruits. And... well, I just wouldn't call her this. Sorry. JMO.

No they won't, Opal Fruits were rebranded in 1998. No-one under 35 will have any memory at all of them being called that and even those who do remember them being called that probably won't have it as their first association. Opal is a beautiful gemstone.

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xRobin · 31/01/2025 13:23

Meraleine · 31/01/2025 13:00

Although I do not believe in any superstitions at all, it might be worth you knowing that Opals are often considered an Omen of bad luck. Hence why it’s not really been used as a name through history

I did see this a while ago when choosing the name, I looked into and the Romans thought of it as extremely lucky and they believed the Opal gem had healing powers.
That’s why it’s spiritual meaning can be that of healing and light. Quite sweet really x

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TheNumberfaker · 31/01/2025 13:16

Manta?

but seriously something classic so she has a good choice if she doesn’t like Opal

Doloresparton · 31/01/2025 13:05

@xRobin I think you need a 3/4 syllable name preferably beginning with a vowel.
Then the names will flow.
Opal Elizabeth
Opal Amelia
Opal Imogen
Opal Ursula
Opal Abigail
Opal Eveline
Opal Angeline
Opal Eloise
Opal Aurora

Moier · 31/01/2025 13:04

Do you really need a middle name?
I didn't give my daughters one because l loved their names so much.
Opal is gorgeous on its own.

MaltipooMama · 31/01/2025 13:02

Meraleine · 31/01/2025 12:57

@Ameliepoulainandthephotobooth I’m not sure associating a name with something makes you an arsehole. Otherwise everyone would be calling their kids Adolf or Myra.

I'm assuming @Ameliepoulainandthephotobooth is referring to the people suggesting it as a middle name as being an arsehole obviously! There's a difference between having an association and them facetiously suggesting it as a middle name to a new mother on a Baby Names forum to try and get a laugh

LoudPlumDog · 31/01/2025 13:01

Opal Charlotte
Opal Francesca
Opal Victoria
Opal Harriet
Opal Louisa
Opal Celeste
Opal Kate
Opal Juliet
Opal Genevieve
Opal Theresa
Opal Samantha
Opal Angelique
Opal Frances
Opal Bethany
Opal Natasha
Opal Jacqueline
Opal Miranda
Opal Susannah
Opal Rhiannon
Opal Clementine
Opal Cerys
Opal Yasmin
Opal Demelza
Opal Marianne
Opal Amelia
Opal Marguerite
Opal Jada

Meraleine · 31/01/2025 13:00

Although I do not believe in any superstitions at all, it might be worth you knowing that Opals are often considered an Omen of bad luck. Hence why it’s not really been used as a name through history

Meraleine · 31/01/2025 12:57

@Ameliepoulainandthephotobooth I’m not sure associating a name with something makes you an arsehole. Otherwise everyone would be calling their kids Adolf or Myra.

SillyOP · 31/01/2025 12:55

Fruit

Oceangrey · 31/01/2025 12:55

I remember Opal Fruits well but my first association is the beautiful gemstone.

I like Opal Sophia.

Firsttimebabymummy · 31/01/2025 12:54

I think 3+ syllable too..

Opal Alexandra
Opal Magnolia
Opal Felicity
Opal Dianna
Opal Cecilia

Ameliepoulainandthephotobooth · 31/01/2025 12:52

I’m late 40’s and obviously knew of opal fruits but I wouldn’t make that connection because I’m not an arsehole. An opal is a beautiful gem stone.

TheHillsIsLonely · 31/01/2025 12:51

xRobin · 31/01/2025 11:06

What’s everyone’s opinions on:

Opal Sidney

I don't think they go together.

I think Opal Aurora D... would be lovely.

Meraleine · 31/01/2025 12:50

I’m in my 40s and all I’d think of is opal fruit and have a little giggle to myself at the weird name. People will always tell you they like the name to your face because otherwise it’s very awkward when you name the child the name you’ve indicated you think is ridiculous.

Ameliepoulainandthephotobooth · 31/01/2025 12:50

Opal Sidney is gorgeous!

I was recently hospital bed neighbours with a twenty something Sidney. She very beachy cool.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 31/01/2025 12:48

Opal Louise.
Opal Grace
Opal Jasmine
Opal Marie
Opal Madison
Opal Sienna.
Opal Savannah
Opal Opal Fruit (Couldn’t resist sorry) Showing my age there aren’t I. 🤣

MaltipooMama · 31/01/2025 12:44

Lovely name OP! As for the Opal Fruit connection... I only vaguely remember these and I'm 38! No one younger than 30 is going to have any idea, particularly not peers of your child's generation! I can't add any middle names to the pot as my suggestions have already been said, but my favourites would be Jade and Rae as incidentally they're the two main contenders for my impending daughter's middle name as well 😀

mummysmagicmedicine · 31/01/2025 12:09

Opal is gorgeous!

Opal Ann
Opal Annalise
Opal Bethany
Opal Charlotte
Opal Clover
Opal Collette
Opal Clara
Opal Claire
Opal Cara
Opal Daisy
Opal Delilah
Opal Delaney
Opal Delphine
Opal Daphne
Opal Evangeline
Opal Evelina
Opal Emilia
Opal Florence
Opal Freya
Opal Felicity
Opal Fern
Opal Grace
Opal Genevieve
Opal Harriette
Opal Isadora
Opal Isabella
Opal June
Opal Juniper
Opal Jessica
Opal Jasmine
Opal Kate
Opal Louise
Opal Lucia
Opal Lara
Opal Livi
Opal Monroe
Opal Maeve
Opal Marigold
Opal Meadow
Opal Matilda
Opal Moon
Opal Nora
Opal Noelle
Opal Olivia
Opal Persephone
Opal Prudence
Opal Penelope
Opal Quinn
Opal Rosie
Opal Rosanna
Opal Rain
Opal Rebecca
Opal Renee
Opal Sue
Opal Sloane
Opal Sophia
Opal Stephanie
Opal Susannah
Opal Tallulah
Opal Tabitha
Opal Vienna
Opal Vivienne
Opal Violet
Opal Willow
Opal Zoe
Opal Zara

StMarie4me · 31/01/2025 12:06

RudalDweller · 31/01/2025 09:32

Fruit?

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