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If the new baby is a girl (pretty sure no lol) I'm going to keep campaigning for Emerald!
Please tell me now all the reasons why I would be dreadful to inflict such a name on my child etc |
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I actually quite like Emerald - Im also a fan of the nn Emme.
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If you like the name and want to use it then do!
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I hadn't really thought about Emerald as a name before but it is actually quite pretty and Em or Emmie would be cute as a nickname too
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My favourite gemstone names are Emerald and Opal.
Emerald is nice because it has Emmy as a nickname if she wants to blend into the crowd but on its own it stands out. I also like the Spanish form, Esmeralda, but it seems like Emerald is actually easier going, despite being used less often? |
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I like Emerald. Eme or Emme as a nickname is adorable.
Ruby has become too popular for my liking, and Pearl is on the rise. Emerald is an undiscovered "gem." Go for it! |
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I love Emerald - just gorgeous!
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I'm no help, I love it! It was in my short list before we discovered we were having a boy. I love Em or Emmy as nicknames. The only slight hesitation I had with it was whether it was pronounced as two or three syllables, i.e. Em-rald or Em-er-ald.
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I think it's beautiful. Go for it!
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sorry I'm not keen on it at all, sounds a bit harsh sounding
Ruby, Jade and Pearl are nice though This post has been edited by kerilyntaryn: 01/01/2013, 10:29 AM |
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