Middle name for Opal?

[xRobin]

Hi all,

We’re choosing the name Opal for our little girl, we love the name.
However, cannot for the life of me find a middle name that I love. DP says all my suggestions are “nice” but I want one that I just know is right.
We’ve gone through all family members and can’t find a name there that we love.

Any suggestions please?
Surname is one syllable.

I like Opal. Opal Jean came to mind

I'm 53 and I thought of the lovely gem stone. Not starburst's old name back in the 20th century.

I'm just going to say that Opal Fruits were renamed in 1998, so all of us who think of them are 2 generations away from your child. It shouldn't even be a consideration.
Opal Joy
Opal Clare
Opal Anne
Opal Jane
Opal May
Opal Boo
Opal Belle

It’s not a ‘myth’ that it is seen by some as an omen of bad luck. It’s true that in ancient times it was seen as a lucky gem but then went through a long long period of history being associated with curses and bad omens, as referenced in much 19th and 20th century literature. The biggest superstition was that it would bring bad luck to anyone who wore an opal but wasn’t born in the month of it as a birthstone (October).

I'm just going to say that Opal Fruits were renamed in 1998, so all of us who think of them are 2 generations away from your child

well I have an 8 year old so that’s not 2 generations away….

I assumed her point was… does your 8 year old know what Opal Fruits are?
My 7 year old doesn’t.
And this baby’s school friends won’t either, so none of her peers will say “ha ha you’re named after a sweet”.
I was 6 when they changed to Starburst so the majority of the “Fruit” comments on here are those in an older generation x

Opal fruits, made to make your mouth water!

Well, I have a black cat so it’s safe to say I’m not superstitious thankfully.

🤣

I'd go for a strong longer middle name:
Opal Madeleine
Opal Rebecca
Opal Josephine

opal-fruit?

sorry OP its an awful name - you are naming an adult, not a baby!

Again… I didn’t ask for opinions on the name Opal.
You’re clearly an older lady past the years of childbearing so I won’t take your comment to heart.
Opal Fruits was rebranded in 1998 (I was 6).
Opal is a gemstone my love ☺️

I don’t think much goes with Opal so would go with one name only - at an absolute push would suggest Opal Rose. Think middle name are overrated.

I totally agree. It's not a good name. The sound isn't pretty for a girl. Oh-puhl. @xRobin Make sure you give her a prettier middle name so she has an alternative to choose from when she's older.

Not sure what the matter is with some people.

She didn't ask your opinion on the name she's already chosen?!
If you don't have a good suggestion for a middle name just... Step away and keep your thoughts to yourself!

Same. I now can’t get “Opal Fruits, made to make your mouth water” out of my head. 😆

If you post on a baby name forum asking for opinions, opinions will inevitably happen. @xRobin will just have to cope with it somehow.

A PP suggested Opal Sharon. It's a delicate game of different suggestions and different opinions.

Opal Esperanza
Opal Emmeline
Opal Estelline
Opal Estella

It just makes me think of the cars..Opel Astra, etc . It sounds more like a brand or a product than a name. A simple classic name might work as a second name in case she chooses the use that instead.

Opal Madelaine
Opal Sapphire
Opal Enricka
Opal Marion
Opal Indigo
Opal Clara
Opal Jane
Opal Beatrix
Opal Christina
Opal Evangeline

Luckily Starburst and Skittles didn’t make our list x

If your daughter decides in years to come that she wants to change her name, maybe she can use "Starburst"?

Actually to be honest, despite being of a certain age and Opal Fruits coming to mind immediately, Opal is quite nice.

It’s origin is Sanskrit I believe.
I think it’s personal preference when it comes to the names barrel.
Those who think it’s ridiculous would probably prefer names I wouldn’t pick in 100 years.
Whereas those who loved the name seem to be more my generation and have offered up alternative names that I quite liked 😄

most important thing is that you (and partner) like the name!