Iris or Pearl

[nereidesinthemist]

I think that they are both lovely to go with sister Violet but Pearl is the one I love the most - and more daring. However, Iris is possibly easier to live with....what do you reckon?

Boy's name is decided already.

[nickschick]

I heart pearl.

[pginthecloset]

I prefer Pearl too

[everGreensleeves]

I like Opal and Topaz, but I'm weird

Iris is OK but not with Violet imo. Pearl is nice.

[oysterpots]

Pearl. Definitely. Can I ask what the boy's name is?

[onadietcokebreak]

Iris....great song by the goo goo dolls!

[Tatties]

I prefer the name Iris, but in your situation I would go for Pearl as it seems to be your favourite and it goes better with Violet IMO

[LetThemEatCake]

I'm sorry, I don't like Pearl... reminds me of pearl necklaces. You know, not the expensive jewellery shop ones. The other ones.

[LetThemEatCake]

Also, the visual image of an Iris is prettier than that of a pearl, to my way of thinking.

[tummytickler]

I have an 8 year old called Iris and a nearly 4 year old call Pearl so couldnt possibly choose! But think Pearl goes better with Violet.

[yappybluedog]

I Nan's sisters were called Pearl & Iris

so I think of stout fierce Northern women when i hear those names

I like Iris best though

[yappybluedog]

my Nan' sisters

[yappybluedog]

oh ffs MY NAN'S SISTERS

[Nancy66]

Violet is a great name, love that and think Irish goes nicely.
Don't like Pearl at all - brassy and common

[bluebump]

I prefer Iris but I am biased as it's my nan's name.

[lauren61]

love pearl

[loobylu3]

I like both, especially Iris. Infact, love it so much, I wanted to use it for 5 wk old DD but vetoed totally by DH.
Either goes with Violet. Do you want a floral theme? Two daughters with floral names is probably fine but three is possibly a bit OTT!

[Kathyis6incheshigh]

I love Iris.
Also, because she's the Greek personification of the rainbow, you could decorate your dd's room with rainbows or give her clothes with rainbows on and it would have a special meaning.

[screamingabdab]

I like both (a lot).

I think Iris is becoming pretty popular, though, so choose Pearl if you want something a bit more unusual.

Pearl goes better with Violet too IMO

[WinkyWinkola]

Pearl is beautiful.

Iris is a body part.

[Sesi]

Pearl definitely, it is more daring than Iris but in a good way.

Also two flower names are twee ? you?d be getting into Jaime Oliver territory...

[angelene]

I love both, Iris was on my list for a while (Pearl wouldn't go with surname), but I think Pearl goes better with Violet.

[nereidesinthemist]

So it seems to be a close call, but Pearl is in the lead by 9 to 7. A pity dh is not keen on it. Can I pick your brains further, do you think that Pearl is a 'white' name? We are a mixed race family and that's dh's objection to it. I choose to disagree. However, dh likes Daisy and Daphne, which I am also coming round to. I still love Pearl!!

[tummytickler]

I have a dd Pearl and Iris. I have only met one Pearl before i had my dd. She was a friend of mine at school and she was black. My dd is white. I see it as neither and both (if that makes sense!).
I love daphne as well btw - this was on our list too - we could be the same person!

[loobylu3]

I don't think it is a 'white' name at all. We are also mixed race- Caucasian/ Asian mix and I would have considered using it for one of my children if my DH had liked it!
Violet is v similar in style (old lady chic)so it goes really well with this too.
Good luck persuading your DH!