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Please help me choose between these two names for DD3!

87 replies

Flyingdolphins · 03/07/2026 18:42

About to welcome third baby girl who will be a sister to Stella and Juno.

We've narrowed it down two but DP likes both and says it's my choice (Since I'm doing all the work 😂)

Stella, Juno and Pearl
Stella, Juno and Zelda

I also like both pretty much equally. Help!

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Mosaic80 · 04/07/2026 15:14

Pearl for me!

WigglesFlamingo · 04/07/2026 15:12

I dislike Pearl.

I love Zelda and Stella.

SowWhatNow · 04/07/2026 15:02

Spicychipsandacocktail · 03/07/2026 18:44

I really like Pearl, as each child will have their own name ending sound.

I like both buy my gut instinct was to say Zelda...until I read this very first comment and it totally changed my mind! So, another vote for Pearl. 😍

Also Zelda takes me instantly to the 90s with Sabrina the teenage witch vibes....the (slightly more sensible) aunt character, Zelda 😅

NotTheSuggestedUsername · 04/07/2026 14:57

Pearl!

LoudPlumDog · 04/07/2026 14:56

I know a family with girls Pearl and Zelda! They also have a Sylvie and a Birdie!

Anyway, I prefer Pearl.

itsgettingweird · 04/07/2026 14:40

Absolutely Pearl.

I know a girl who Pearl too who is an absolute delightful young lady which may have swayed my voting 🤣

Iamthemoom · 04/07/2026 14:39

Pearl.

EnidVance · 04/07/2026 14:12

Pearl 100%. I can’t imagine anyone wanting to be named Zelda, sorry.

aintnospringchicken · 04/07/2026 11:45

Pearl

Peanutlicious · 04/07/2026 07:53

Pearl

MinnieCoops · 04/07/2026 06:37

I’d think you were a massive gamer if I heard Zelda. Pearl is prettier.

Flyingdolphins · 04/07/2026 06:29

Nutmuncher · 03/07/2026 23:51

Why Stella though? I just think signet rings wheezy coughs and cigarettes when I hear that name. Juno sounds like an app or game for maths geeks. Pearl is ok but a bit old fashioned and makes me think doily’s and boiled veg smell.

Unfortunately it's 5 years too late to go back on that one! I absolutely adore her name, I still do everyday and have had nothing but genuine compliments but thanks for your input......nutmuncher 😂

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Icanseeasquirrel · 04/07/2026 05:35

Pearl. Lovely.

TooLongDidntRead · 04/07/2026 05:11

TooLongDidntRead · 03/07/2026 23:58

The girl child Stella (older sister) is already named, I believe. It’s a beautiful name, a bright and starry Dickensian retro jewelSmile

Personally I think Zelda is fabulous.

Juno is also a beautiful name.

VIII · 04/07/2026 04:59

Nutmuncher · 03/07/2026 23:51

Why Stella though? I just think signet rings wheezy coughs and cigarettes when I hear that name. Juno sounds like an app or game for maths geeks. Pearl is ok but a bit old fashioned and makes me think doily’s and boiled veg smell.

Why would you come on and make unasked for comments on the names of the OPs two other children?

TooLongDidntRead · 03/07/2026 23:58

Nutmuncher · 03/07/2026 23:51

Why Stella though? I just think signet rings wheezy coughs and cigarettes when I hear that name. Juno sounds like an app or game for maths geeks. Pearl is ok but a bit old fashioned and makes me think doily’s and boiled veg smell.

The girl child Stella (older sister) is already named, I believe. It’s a beautiful name, a bright and starry Dickensian retro jewelSmile

Personally I think Zelda is fabulous.

Enko · 03/07/2026 23:52

I dont care for Pearl. So would go for Zelda even with the 2 a endings.

Nutmuncher · 03/07/2026 23:51

Why Stella though? I just think signet rings wheezy coughs and cigarettes when I hear that name. Juno sounds like an app or game for maths geeks. Pearl is ok but a bit old fashioned and makes me think doily’s and boiled veg smell.

Italiangreyhound · 03/07/2026 23:48

Pearl.

TooLongDidntRead · 03/07/2026 23:46

UnPetitDunPetit · 03/07/2026 19:12

Depends where you live. Pearl sounds pretty in some accents but absolutely awful in others!

Yes, I’ve heard

Perrrl / Perul
Pehww
Pahl
Pell
and
Perl (which I think is correct)

Daphnedolittle2 · 03/07/2026 23:42

Pearl, love it

Cece92 · 03/07/2026 22:52

I love the name Pearl 🥰

Mumofgirls2017 · 03/07/2026 22:39

Eee love your girls names and love both Pearl and Zelda equally!!! Probs Zelda by an inch but Pearl has the advantage of no repeated endings (very minor!)

Flyingdolphins · 03/07/2026 22:36

relaxitsok · 03/07/2026 22:27

I love Pearl and agree it fits better. Are you a Zelda fan op? As the game is v popular among kids just now. Not like it would be a source of mockery but feels like it would be a ‘thing’.

Not me, but DP which is where it came from and i just came around to it as quite a cool name! Our kids are still too young for us to know what's popular atm so that's good to know

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relaxitsok · 03/07/2026 22:27

I love Pearl and agree it fits better. Are you a Zelda fan op? As the game is v popular among kids just now. Not like it would be a source of mockery but feels like it would be a ‘thing’.

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