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Iris or Pearl

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nereidesinthemist · 05/04/2009 16:41

I think that they are both lovely to go with sister Violet but Pearl is the one I love the most - and more daring. However, Iris is possibly easier to live with....what do you reckon?

Boy's name is decided already.

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ceeceeanne · 13/04/2009 10:50

just wondered if pearl necklace would be a problem?

ceeceeanne · 13/04/2009 10:49

like Iris and Pearl. Prefer Iris and is my fave to go with dd Daisy. How popular do you think Iris is becoming? Everything I like shoots up the top 100 list! Pearl isnt white or mixed or black imo

Indiechick · 08/04/2009 16:49

The Pearl I know is mixed race and it suits her perfectly.

loobylu3 · 08/04/2009 16:46

He dosen't like Pearl I'm afraid (not into 'old lady chic'). We have v different taste in names. To be honest, I'm v surprised he agreed to Cecily!

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nereidesinthemist · 08/04/2009 06:04

Cecily is a lovely name too, also considered that looby!!What did your partner think of the name Pearl? I think it's the kind of name girls appreciate but most blokes have a problem with.

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loobylu3 · 06/04/2009 15:12

It sounds as if we have quite similar taste nereides, as Iris, Pearl and Delphi were all names I considered for my recently born DD. She ended up being called Cecily!
I think Daphne is a name that will grow on you though!

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nereidesinthemist · 06/04/2009 13:26

I meant 'coiffured' and 'Guinness'

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nereidesinthemist · 06/04/2009 13:24

I also like Delphi, referring to the ancient Greek city - home to the Oracle, which I saw here on another thread but dh doesn't - still preferring Daphne. I do rather like Daphne, though, she was the Greek nymph of the laurel tree. Lovely! Still trying to get a 70's coiffed kaftan-wearing Margot type out of my head. Of course there's Daphne Guiness, and she's incredibly stylish. Dh says he once knew a French girl by this name, and she was gorgeous!!

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ohdearwhatamess · 06/04/2009 12:31

Love Iris.
Don't like Pearl.

NormaJeanBaker · 06/04/2009 12:18

I know a little Pearl - great name - with sisters called Dot and Nancy. Iris is nice too. I also like Daisy and Daphne and Dorothy. I have one of those myself.

cheesesarnie · 06/04/2009 12:17

eurgh like best i mean-ds interupted!

cheesesarnie · 06/04/2009 12:17

i love both!cant decide which i likeboth!

loobylu3 · 06/04/2009 12:14

I don't think it is a 'white' name at all. We are also mixed race- Caucasian/ Asian mix and I would have considered using it for one of my children if my DH had liked it!
Violet is v similar in style (old lady chic)so it goes really well with this too.
Good luck persuading your DH!

tummytickler · 06/04/2009 11:27

I have a dd Pearl and Iris. I have only met one Pearl before i had my dd. She was a friend of mine at school and she was black. My dd is white. I see it as neither and both (if that makes sense!).
I love daphne as well btw - this was on our list too - we could be the same person!

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nereidesinthemist · 06/04/2009 11:11

So it seems to be a close call, but Pearl is in the lead by 9 to 7. A pity dh is not keen on it. Can I pick your brains further, do you think that Pearl is a 'white' name? We are a mixed race family and that's dh's objection to it. I choose to disagree. However, dh likes Daisy and Daphne, which I am also coming round to. I still love Pearl!!

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angelene · 05/04/2009 19:58

I love both, Iris was on my list for a while (Pearl wouldn't go with surname), but I think Pearl goes better with Violet.

Sesi · 05/04/2009 19:54

Pearl definitely, it is more daring than Iris but in a good way.

Also two flower names are twee ? you?d be getting into Jaime Oliver territory...

WinkyWinkola · 05/04/2009 19:39

Pearl is beautiful.

Iris is a body part.

screamingabdab · 05/04/2009 19:30

I like both (a lot).

I think Iris is becoming pretty popular, though, so choose Pearl if you want something a bit more unusual.

Pearl goes better with Violet too IMO

Kathyis6incheshigh · 05/04/2009 19:28

I love Iris.
Also, because she's the Greek personification of the rainbow, you could decorate your dd's room with rainbows or give her clothes with rainbows on and it would have a special meaning.

loobylu3 · 05/04/2009 19:23

I like both, especially Iris. Infact, love it so much, I wanted to use it for 5 wk old DD but vetoed totally by DH.
Either goes with Violet. Do you want a floral theme? Two daughters with floral names is probably fine but three is possibly a bit OTT!

lauren61 · 05/04/2009 17:40

love pearl

bluebump · 05/04/2009 17:38

I prefer Iris but I am biased as it's my nan's name.

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Nancy66 · 05/04/2009 17:28

Violet is a great name, love that and think Irish goes nicely.
Don't like Pearl at all - brassy and common