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Is Pearl trashy?

38 replies

Vatcam · 09/12/2010 10:40

I was thinking of Pearl for DD but people I've mentioned it to have said it's trashy.

I did notice that Shaun Ryder has a DD called Pearl (other is Lulu) and am this is putting me off a bit - espec as he was mentioning his 'Pearly' often on TV.

Also there's Vanessa George...!!

Is it trashy?

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tummytickler · 09/12/2010 10:43

Well, my 5 year old dd is called Pearl (Pearlie!) and I like to think we are not trashy Grin.

I am not sure who Shaun Ryder and Vanessa George are though, so maybe I am wrong Grin.

Actually we call Pearl Lulu a lot as a nn (Pearlula turned into Lula, turned into Lulu!)

Bunbaker · 09/12/2010 10:43

I don't thinkit's trashy. It's just old fashioned. Can she sing?

PaigeTurner · 09/12/2010 10:45

I think it's pretty cool actually.

RockinRobinBird · 09/12/2010 10:46

Not trashy just a bit ugly.

GrimmaTheNome · 09/12/2010 10:47

The only Pearl I know is a rather formidable lady who despite being over 80 still works for the CAB and goes to NUT conferences.

Not trashy at all Grin

Goingspare · 09/12/2010 10:48

Trashy! My mother's name is trashy?

My mother hates it, but I slighty regret not using it as a mn for DD2 as I didn't want to get into family name arguments.

I quite like it.

orestyemerrywombat · 09/12/2010 10:49

I'm afraid I agree with the others you've spoken to. I thought about not posting because I didn't want to be rude, but I'm guessing you asked the question because you actually want people's opinions. I think she might be judged for it if she grows up and wants to be an MP, doctor, lawyer etc. That's just my opinion though - I'm sorry if it's not the answer you hoped for! Xmas Blush

LilyBolero · 09/12/2010 10:49
ShoppingDays · 09/12/2010 10:49

It's a lovely name and makes a change from Ruby.

Suncottage · 09/12/2010 10:55

Remember though you will be Mother of Pearl Smile

lukewarmcupofmulledwine · 09/12/2010 10:59

pearl necklace.....

Jojay · 09/12/2010 11:00

I don't think of it as trashy.

StarExpat · 09/12/2010 11:06

A name doesn't make someone trashy. And pearl is lovely :)

nannynobblystockingnobs · 09/12/2010 11:07

My friend's little DD2 is named after her great grandmother, Pearl is a lovely pretty name and I see no reason why you wouldn't be a lawyer/doctor/mountaineer or anything else with the name!

GrimmaTheNome · 09/12/2010 11:23

The Pearl I know would have been a lawyer if it had been a career girls went into in her day.

In most professions you're only known by your surname anyway so why the heck would it matter? I mean, there is currently a well known lawyer called Cherie. Hmm

LittleYellowTeapot · 09/12/2010 11:25

Not trashy at all!

I only know one Pearl and she is beautiful!

LetThereBeRock · 09/12/2010 11:43

It's hideous.

It does make me think of a rather hard/hard faced middle aged woman,because the only Pearls I know fit that image.

It has a very ugly sound imo.

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GrimmaTheNome · 09/12/2010 12:09

Pearls are beautiful - what's ugly about it? Confused

woolymindy · 09/12/2010 12:12

Pearl Lowe..... eeeeeew, nasty

mopsyflopsy · 09/12/2010 12:30

"Is Pearl trashy"

What does 'trashy' mean? Has it to do with class, with style or what? I honestly struggle to understand these British 'classifications' of names - too posh, too pretentious, too chav and now too 'trashy' Confused..

Personally I really like Pearl and find it very elegant and more interesting than the overused Ruby.

Panzee · 09/12/2010 12:42

Oh I like Pearl.

KERALA1 · 09/12/2010 13:40

I like it too. Makes a change from the legions of Rubys.

Hedwig3 · 09/12/2010 13:46

Not trashy at all, its lovely Xmas Smile

There will always be somebody "trashy" choosing your name - they probably copied somebody cool!!!

Xmas Grin
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