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Middle name for Opal?

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xRobin · 31/01/2025 09:25

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.

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xRobin · 02/02/2025 16:08

mummysmagicmedicine · 02/02/2025 15:47

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

Thank you! We do really love it x

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Whoknew24 · 02/02/2025 16:10

strugglinguphill · 31/01/2025 10:32

Hahaha I came here to say this!

Me too I’m in my 30s and it’s the first thing that came to mind. I couldn’t get past that lol

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BigAngeOut · 02/02/2025 19:00

I think Opal is a lovely name and I'm plenty old enough to remember the sweets. But my first thought would be the gorgeous gem stone.

Although I like Sidney for a girl well enough I don't like the 2 together. I'd suggest something like Paloma, Aisling, Elodie, Athena, Clara, Evangeline, Francesca or Alexandra.

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fixate
past tense: fixated; past participle: fixated

  1. cause (someone) to develop an obsessive attachment to someone or something

I think you’ve got the wrong word there pal.
You commented on my post again mentioning how some people love it, some people find it ridiculous. I pointed out it seems to be the older generation are less of a fan than people my age.
I did not say everyone my age loves it.

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HomeworkMonitor · 02/02/2025 19:17

Kadett

xRobin · 02/02/2025 19:17

BigAngeOut · 02/02/2025 19:00

I think Opal is a lovely name and I'm plenty old enough to remember the sweets. But my first thought would be the gorgeous gem stone.

Although I like Sidney for a girl well enough I don't like the 2 together. I'd suggest something like Paloma, Aisling, Elodie, Athena, Clara, Evangeline, Francesca or Alexandra.

I think you’re right, they’re both lovely names but don’t quite go together do they?
I really like the name Eloise, such a pretty name! x

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xRobin · 02/02/2025 19:18

HomeworkMonitor · 02/02/2025 19:17

Kadett

Cool car 😂

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Whoknew24 · 02/02/2025 21:12

Just be aware opal fruits are back with the original name. We bought these two weeks ago, just incase you didn’t know.

Regardless if that’s the name you settle in I’d give a strong middle name,

Middle name for Opal?
TheaBrandt · 02/02/2025 21:14

Honestly wouldn't stress too much middle names are pretty pointless and rarely used.

Miranda?

xRobin · 02/02/2025 23:07

Whoknew24 · 02/02/2025 21:12

Just be aware opal fruits are back with the original name. We bought these two weeks ago, just incase you didn’t know.

Regardless if that’s the name you settle in I’d give a strong middle name,

We saw these in Sainsbury’s! We had a right giggle! They’re a Limited Edition return, not sure if it’s for an anniversary or something?

We’re really happy with the name ☺️

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chattyness · 02/02/2025 23:45

Opal Ruby, yes another gemstone but I think they are lovely together

sel2223 · 03/02/2025 05:38

40 here and yes my first thought was Opal fruits.

It's a tough one with middle names as not many names seem to flow that well with it but I do actually think Opal Sidney works.

It sounds better than Opal Eloise.

letthemeatcakes · 03/02/2025 06:06

Louise

xRobin · 03/02/2025 06:52

sel2223 · 03/02/2025 05:38

40 here and yes my first thought was Opal fruits.

It's a tough one with middle names as not many names seem to flow that well with it but I do actually think Opal Sidney works.

It sounds better than Opal Eloise.

Yeah we’re finding that, I don’t know if it’s the “L” at the end making it hard to flow.
We’re stuck because Sidney is a family name but also the top name on our boys list so make over-thinking mind is saying “what if we have another one and it’s a boy” 😂 x

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Kittylickingplate · 03/02/2025 07:06

xRobin · 31/01/2025 11:06

What’s everyone’s opinions on:

Opal Sidney

I like it but use Sydney.

GreenTeaLikesMe · 03/02/2025 13:07

Opal Caroline
Opal Genevieve
Opal Saskia

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