Thoughts on Opal?

[name_m]Long[/name_m] story short, I had chosen the new name for myself to be [name_f]Elke[/name_f]. Turns out it’s quite difficult to wear in real life, because it’s either spelt as [name_f]Elka[/name_f] or mispronounced completely as [name_f]Ella[/name_f]! I’m at peace with dropping it though; I know that choosing a new name is going to be a long and tumultuous process, so it may be a while until I find the name that is entirely perfect for me.

So it’s back to the drawing board! The name on my mind right now is [name_f]Opal[/name_f]. I mainly like it because it’s my favourite gemstone, it has a quirky vintage charm, and it’s close(-ish) to my birth name. My questions for you are:
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I would appreciate any sort of feedback. Thanks!

[name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Opal[/name_f]! It’s so unique yet has a long enough history as a name and the stone itself is gorgeous.
[name_f]Opal[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] sounds magical:D

I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] [name_f]ELKE[/name_f]. Have always been so fond. Noooo you should keep it! [name_m]Even[/name_m] if it does get misspelled.

[name_f]Opal[/name_f] is okay, but I struggle to see it on a person. It feels more like a cat name.

It’s a shame you had a hard time with [name_f]Elke[/name_f]! It’s a great name.
That said, I love [name_f]Opal[/name_f]. I’ve met one, she was a very sweet and friendly woman in her 20s and it suited her perfectly! It’s a very gentle and pretty name. I really like [name_f]Opal[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f], I think [name_f]Mary[/name_f]'s more mature sound balances out [name_f]Opal[/name_f]‘s sweetness and [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]’ playfulness so well.

[name_f]Opal[/name_f] is beautiful and unique. I love both of those combos but might have to vote for [name_f]Opal[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]!

[name_f]Opal[/name_f] is lovely! [name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_f]Opal[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]?