Opal

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Doing a separate thread on this one. What do you think?

@ladycarlotta - can't believe I never knew the car was spelled Opel rather than Opal. Every day's a school day

Agree with everyone saying Pearl is far nicer.

@mulkshake not gonna lie, I only know because I saw it in a Tintin book.

I like Opaline or I dont mind Opal for an October baby! I personally think it makes a pretty middle name and has it never really been on my mind as a first name.

I'm unfamiliar with whatever Opal fruits is so that doesn't bother me (but should it?). But something that sticks with me is I had someone tell me its unlucky to wear Opals if they aren't your birthstone! So I feel like is it unlucky to name a baby Opal unless born in October? I know that's very superstitious and silly but it's just what springs to my mind!

It's a hot name where I am (MC US suburb). Very old ladyish here.

Really like it!
Looks like the sweets are making a limited comeback for about 10wks so that wouldn't affect my decision. I'd never heard of the car but after a quick Google, it looks like that's what Vauxhall is called in other countries.

I thought Opal meant tears, so I wouldn’t use it.

Pearl is gorgeous
Don’t like opal as much

Makes me think of the cars too, although that's spelled Opel I think.

Cars branded 'Opel' in the continent were branded 'Vauxhall' in the UK.

For the avoidance of doubt, I wouldn't use either for a baby.

I've also heard about the superstitions with regard to opals so wouldn't use it as a name. I think there are far nicer names anyway.

Opel in Ireland too.