Why Opal Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Opal” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

is for outlook, pleasing to all.
is for popular, that you are!
is for altruism, the unselfish you.
is for luster, your shine.

The name “Opal” is of Sanskrit origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Lapo.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Plao.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Opal

Secret Meaning of Opal The true meaning of ‘Opal’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Opal is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.

Heart Desire of Opal Your heart’s desire is knowledge! You are an idealistic analyzer and study things in-depth. Solving mental or physical puzzles are natural to you. You indulge in research and prefer scientific facts. There is a strong possibility that you are quiet, shy, and reserved. You may find it difficult to talk to or trust other people. Use your gift of intuition well.

Personality of Opal When people hear the name Opal, they perceive you as someone who is dignified, well-dressed, outstanding, self-sufficient, and impressive. You come off as someone who is not a push-over. The use of bright and cheerful colors may be your fashion style. People recognize you as being a pioneer with your ideas of how to do things. Try not to appear as being too aggressive and intimidating to others.

Wacky Opal You strive to uphold and adhere to the moral rules of society. You have strong spiritual beliefs, sensitive, and able to control your emotions. If you feel something deep inside you, you feel it very strongly even though you do not necessarily show it. Be careful not to be too jealous or possessive.

Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.

Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black

Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root

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Coffee LoveHey Opal! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of that end in L? Check your answers here: Find words that end in L. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)

Is The Name Opal Popular?

Popularity of Opal in the U.S. “Opal” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Illinois as reported in the 1915 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 116 babies in Illinois have the same name as you in 1915. A total of 2,510 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1918 with a total of 2,847 babies. That’s a lot of baby Opals.

Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Opal” was recorded 70,150 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Opals to occupy the country of Cayman Islands with an estimated population of 63,129.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1904 with a rank of #100 nationwide and was registered 621 times as a baby girl’s name. Opal became a popular girl’s name in the state of Oklahoma in the year 1910. It ranked #7 with 108 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1918 in the state of Oklahoma with 357 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Kentucky for 28 years from 1910 to 1938 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1989 to 2018), the name “Opal” was recorded 2,631 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Proud of the name Opal Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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