Penny

MrsHughesNC · March 2013

I posted awhile back, but thought I'd get some fresh feedback.

We're thinking of naming DD#2 Penny (not Penelope, just Penny). Name would be Penny Suzanne [you can probably figure out my last name]. DD#1 is Holly Kathryn.

DH loves it, and I have to admit it's growing on me. But I just wonder if it's too nickname-y for a given standalone name. How does it go with Holly?

Thoughts?

(I'm also open to other name ideas if you're so inspired Smile )

jennyshawn0808 · March 2013

I like it & I like Holly & Penny together.

526SadieSadie · March 2013

I don't like Penny as a standalone name.

If you like Y names how about Holly and Wendy?

firsttimeauntie · March 2013

I really like Penny. I'm not so sure about it as a standalone name but I think I could get used to it.

periwinklebloom · March 2013

I think it's fine as a stand alone name. I like it with Holly.

Kmommy91 · March 2013

I think it sounds great with Holly

Mochadoodle · March 2013

526SadieSadie:
I don't like Penny as a standalone name.

This.

Suggestions: Daisy, Harper, Hazel, Helena, Sadie

Qmommy · March 2013

I like it. I have a Penelope so it isn't far from my DDs name which is probably why I like it. :-).

I know a few women who go by Penny. Their given name is Penelope but when they introduce themselves it's Penny. As far as professionals go they will not ignore her application simply because she is named Penny. She will still have a chance to be respected as an adult.

i say, go for it!

Comeonlilbaby · March 2013

I like it and think it's fine as a stand alone name!

alohamora · March 2013

I have a soft spot for Penny because it was our first dog's name...she was named after the Beatles song. Honestly though I'm not a huge fan of it as a standalone, but I wouldn't side-eye you for doing it.

Helenahhandbasket · March 2013

I am a nickname-as-formal-name hater-- sorry!

I think it's ok as a NN for Penelope.

Suggestions to go w/ Holly

Andrea

Gabrielle

Renee

Kiersten

Lauren

Carolyn

Maren

Vanessa

Willow

Good Luck!

beebanjo · March 2013

LeahB12:
I love Penelope with the nn Penny but not Penny as a stand alone name. Sorry.

Me too. I just can't get on board with Penny as a full name. Too nicknamey/cutesy to me. I'd want her to have something more formal for certain professional purposes.