Baby Name Poll Results

Bookmark and Share

Emerald (yes) vs. Emerald (no)

I want to name my daughter Emerald, but my MIL hates it. I was planning to call her Eme (said like Emmy) but that still doesn’t make the cut. I don’t like Esmerelda, which has been offered as an alternative several times. I don’t want to be tacky, but I adore emeralds and their lovely deep green color. I thought it would be pretty but now I’m reconsidering it... What do you think I should do? (If you like it, I do need mn suggestions as well.)

The Top Baby Name is...

Emerald (yes)

63%

Emerald (no)

38%

Poll created: Jan 02, 2015
Total Votes: 8
post a comment | report poll | create poll | more polls

Comments

What about Emma?
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
I think it’s adorable and the nickname is so cute! I can’t stand Esmeralda at all. Here are some middle names:

Emerald faith
Emerald Grace
Emerald hope
Emerald Olivia
Emerald Bree
Emerald Paige
Emerald Marie
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
I too love precious stones and their beauty, but have you considered Jade? Jade is also a lovely green color. Also, what about naming her Jewel?
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Hate Emerald, sorry. Sounds like a stripper name. May I suggest Emmeline (EH-muh-line)?
posted by MiaKatie :: 9 years ago | report
Emerald is cute. Here’s a list of other jewel names, if you’re interested:

Amber
Jade
Opal
Sapphire/Sapphira
Pearl
Gemma
Coral
Ruby (my personal favourite)
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
It does sound a bit tacky, sorry. Another alternative would be Emmeline which I think sounds so classy and beautiful. You could also have Emily or Emilia. Or maybe simply just Emme?
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
How about Emmeline Jade?
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
or Emery Jade?
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
I don’t care much for it. However, people name their children after metals, stones, nature, food, etc, all the time. (Opal, Ruby, Jade, Garnet, Beryl, etc.).
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
Love Emerald. If Ruby and Pearl can be a mainstream feminine names then I don’t see why another gorgeous piece of nature’s art couldn’t be as well. Cute nickname too. I’d stay pretty conventional with the middle name though (and not another noun):

Emerald Anne
Emerald Charlotte / Caroline
Emerald Frances
Emerald Georgia
Emerald Vanessa
Emerald Catherine / Katharine / Kathryn / Cathleen / Katrina
Emerald Julia
Emerald Margot
Emerald Susannah
Emerald Clare / Claire (Eng./Fr.)
Emerald Fiona
Emerald Justine
Emerald Hilary
Emerald Diana
Emerald Jocelin
Emerald Veronica
Emerald Audrey
Emerald Celia
Emerald Victoria
Emerald Jane / Jean
Emerald Sophie
Emerald Patricia
Emerald Candace

Does your husband like it? That’s the real question. Good luck! :0)
posted by FredaCat :: 9 years ago | report
Personally don’t think it is terrible but I would never use it. I think it’s quite tacky. How about:

Emery
Emily
Emmeline
Emma
Emmalyn
Emilia
Esme
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
As long as you and your husband like it don’t worry about what your mother in law thinks.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report
I went to school with a girl named Emerald. She was very nice, funny, and smart. If you like it, go for it.
posted by guest :: 9 years ago | report

Post a Comment:

Please keep your comments positive and helpful.
Even if you don't like the names. Thanks!

 

Characters remaining: 0

You are not logged in. You are posting a comment as a guest.
» Login   » Register

Display Name:

For all baby name poll questions, complaints, or improvements
contact us.