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Sorrel for a girl?

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RoseApp · 31/10/2025 19:14

Thoughts on Sorrel for a girl?

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Mothership4two · 01/11/2025 04:14

I have never come across a Sorrel and I think it is a pretty name.

Apparently in folklore it represents good luck, happiness and protection

Gruffporcupine · 01/11/2025 04:07

Prefer Laurel

JillyGiraffe · 01/11/2025 04:05

My first thought was the boots. For that reason I wouldn’t consider it for a child. What do you like about it?

EmiliaRuusuvuori · 31/10/2025 23:35

One of my favourite names, I think it's really pretty.

Moonlightdust · 31/10/2025 23:34

Automatically makes me think of squirrel 🙈

Spudlover · 31/10/2025 23:29

I think it’s pretty. Uncommon without being weird or try hard.

DrUptonsGardenGnome · 31/10/2025 23:29

I really like it but sadly it didn’t go with either of our surnames eg imagine being called Sorrel Lerros or Sorrel Sorle (names changed but you get the drift).

It’s strong and beautiful. If you can, go for it.

MirandaBlu · 31/10/2025 23:26

The one I know is - probably atypically - male, and German. Rhymes, roughly, with laurel. I think it's relatively rare and not to everyone's taste, but it is a legitimate name with a history of use for both girls and boys. I don't find it any odder or less appropriate than, say, Basil or Bay or Fern or Rowan or Saffron or Sage.

justthisonenight · 31/10/2025 23:19

i think it's beautiful! <3

mellicauli · 31/10/2025 23:18

I do like it. But you know it will be Soz for short?

PragmaticIsh · 31/10/2025 23:15

I love it, and I'm usually really judgy on names!

It's equally good for a child and an adult. It's unusual but not ridiculous or weird. It's pretty and ethereal but definitely not twee or tacky.

RadiatorDrying · 31/10/2025 23:10

I love it. Sorrel Johnson (daughter of Richard) was a great actress.

tripleginandtonic · 31/10/2025 23:08

RoseApp · 31/10/2025 19:14

Thoughts on Sorrel for a girl?

I really like this name.

Hohofortherobbers · 31/10/2025 23:02

Overtheatlantic · 31/10/2025 19:53

Makes me think of a pig.

Makes me think of a pig too. I had a child's book with Sorrel the pig in it.

Justcashnosweets · 31/10/2025 22:57

I love it, dd was almost called Sorrel.

User5306921 · 31/10/2025 22:57

It sounds pretty.

I immediately thought of footwear though.

Radiator981 · 31/10/2025 22:53

honestly I thought oh why can’t a girl eat sorrel?! But now you say it does sound pretty. Is it a mushroom or seaweed?

KnickerlessParsons · 31/10/2025 20:38

It’s more of a street name. I know of a Sorrel Avenue and a Sorrel Close.

user2848502016 · 31/10/2025 20:35

I like it

wizzler · 31/10/2025 20:28

I like it. I also know a lovely Sorelle

Duckyfondant · 31/10/2025 20:20

I also know a Sorrel, pronounced Sorelle. It's quite pretty said that way

Orlandobaby · 31/10/2025 20:18

It’s a definite no from me… i was at university with a Sorel a long time ago. She was great and enjoyed being single. So much so that I’m afraid her unkind nickname was sore-hole.

SandrenaIsMyBloodType · 31/10/2025 20:14

I think it’s charming

BerkleyChoo · 31/10/2025 20:12

Too much like sorrow for me.

Moveoverdarlin · 31/10/2025 20:09

I Don’t like it at all.