Girl sibset too close?

robinbirdaz

Hi,

So DD's name is Betsy, which we LOVE.  Our second choice for her was Penelope, nn Penny.  When we found out #2 was a girl also, it was a natural choice to go with Penelope/Penny since we still love the name.

Now that I'm in the home stretch, I am starting to get nervous that Betsy and Penny are too matchy-matchy cutesy together.  Thoughts?  FWIW, I don't think DH would even consider any other name, he's set on Penelope.  I, however, have about 10 other girl names I love....

AK!  Maybe I'm just nervous since DD#2's arrival is so close...

AshDahlia

Even though they share the short e vowel and have five letters, they don't rhyme, so you're okay. If you were going with Jenny and Penny? Yes, too close.

Laurakat81

I think you've got two great names and I don't think they are too matchy!

Zaphina

AshDahlia:

Even though they share the short e vowel and have five letters, they don't rhyme, so you're okay. If you were going with Jenny and Penny? Yes, too close.

I totally agree with this. I think they sound nice together, and not too cutesy at all.

swimiz500

No, I think they are lovely together. Definitely not too close. 

robinbirdaz

Thanks so much ladies, I really appreciate the feedback!  You have made me feel much better.  I have been a bundle of nerves the closer I get to DD#2's arrival, and this must be the most recent manifest   I love both names, and I know it would have been a huge battle with DH if we needed to change.  I never thought he would have such strong opinions on his daughters names! 

 Thanks again.  You all rock

Allycat11

Definitely not too matchy.  Great sibset!

PenelopePond

Super cute names!  Don't change anything

irish city girl

I don't think they're too close.  

NHbride129

I've been posting about Penelope the past few days so I love it... and it's cute with Betsy! 

Under.the.Rose

I think you should stick with Penny. It's lovely and both Betsy and Penny are cute, but also very classic so there's no "cheese factor". 

jlsimon56

I love them both!

You never know, they could get into high school and change to Libby and Nellie.  :-)  

 

I am super curious what your other favs are since my DH is set on Penelope nn Penny for our (hypothetical at this point) #2 and I am having second thoughts.  :-)   

RubyLou11

I don't think they are too matchy, it really sounds adorable!  If you love Penelope/Penny, use it!

robinbirdaz

jlsimon56:

I love them both!

You never know, they could get into high school and change to Libby and Nellie.  :-)  

 

I am super curious what your other favs are since my DH is set on Penelope nn Penny for our (hypothetical at this point) #2 and I am having second thoughts.  :-)   

Thanks I/we love older classic and uncommon names, my other faves are Lucy (NOT Lucille), Charlotte (too popular though), Molly, Jane, Claire and Matilda. Simple but not all that common Good luck with hypothetical #2! LOL. Thanks everyone for the votes of confidence, I feel so much better about our choice Now I just can't wait to meet her!

cwaddpatt

those names are perfect! i've heard baylee and kaylee. those are too close and cutesy. yours are nice

naybird

Both are great names.  Not too matchy at all!

Notwifezilla7

Under.the.Rose:

I think you should stick with Penny. It's lovely and both Betsy and Penny are cute, but also very classic so there's no "cheese factor". 

That's what i was thinking!

Notwifezilla7

Under.the.Rose:

I think you should stick with Penny. It's lovely and both Betsy and Penny are cute, but also very classic so there's no "cheese factor". 

That's what i was thinking!

aimee1899

Grace0609:

I think they are great together!  Nice choice : ).

This.

HiLLjO

Ah, it's fine. Cute names, too.

Things that are aggravating: sibsets of Sara + Anna, Sara + Hannah, etc. My mom daycared two girls named Sara + Anna and we started calling them each other's name or Sanna or Harra; just confusing.