rough diamond

Someone or something that is unrefined but has many exceptional aspects or underlying potential. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. The young actor was a rough diamond. With some training, she'd become a superstar.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
IvanČIca	-	Croatian
Verginia	-	Ancient Roman
Oluwafemi	-	Western African, Yoruba
Leui	-	Biblical Greek
Natalka	-	Ukrainian, Polish
Funs	FUNS	Dutch, Limburgish