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Penguin for a girl?

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Cereal0ffender · 11/09/2014 13:03

Or is it more of a boys name?

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MrsPatMustard · 12/09/2014 07:00

Love it but only when spelt 'Penguin',. It's classic and definitely passes the 'high court judge' test.

Have you also considered Cormorant for a boy?

Heyho111 · 11/09/2014 23:31

If there were that many in a class it would be a flock !

AbbieHoffmansAfro · 11/09/2014 22:31

Placenta would be a splendid name.

OldF0ssil · 11/09/2014 22:12

Sauté it with some green peppers. That's what I did.

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Cereal0ffender · 11/09/2014 21:57

My little bean's aura is definitely indigo, I am hoping to birth her on a full moon in the open sea on a neap tide. The placenta will remain attached as long as penguin wishes and then I can encapsulate it for my own nourishment.

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AndIFeedEmGunpowder · 11/09/2014 21:39

Can't believe some of you are being so rude about this name. FFS before you post you should think about people whose DC are already called the name. Angry

I have a little Penguin (DD) OP. Suits her down to the ground. Everyone says it is very original. Smile

Lweji · 11/09/2014 21:39

"Not all children born since about 1980 are indigos."

Oh, darn. Could it be possible that my Heron is not indigo?

springlamb · 11/09/2014 21:34

They're not feeling it Enrique.

Campy anyone? For those with a thing about 5 syllable names.

OldF0ssil · 11/09/2014 21:33

oh that will really really crack you up. google indigo child and be prepared for your actual eyest to fucking pop out of your head.

Some people are HELD TOGETHER by their own nonsense.

Ilikepie · 11/09/2014 21:30

WTAF is an indigo child?

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Cereal0ffender · 11/09/2014 21:12

Penguin is an excellent name for my indigo child

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 11/09/2014 20:27

Penguin!! Heard it all now. WTAF kind of name is Penguin.

enriquetheringbearinglizard · 11/09/2014 19:45

DH is a microbiologist so leans towards the tiny (in more ways than one).
We feel that Sam and Ella suit the dc perfectly

My favourite so far Grin

secretsquirrels · 11/09/2014 19:28

DS has a friend called Pingu.

WidowWadman · 11/09/2014 19:19

My youngest is called Cassowary, which is rather apt if you look at the trail of destruction she leaves behind...

BetweenDogandWolf · 11/09/2014 19:12

vestandknickers Is she called Mmm for short?

vestandknickers · 11/09/2014 17:19

pinksquash Grin

There's a Manatee-Mai-Mongoose in my DS's class.

I think its a bit much.

vestandknickers · 11/09/2014 17:17

I think its lovely.

My DD is called Bantum which we like, but Penguin is more worldly.

PinkSquash · 11/09/2014 17:15

I am currently watching Sarah and Duck, duck is a penguin

They have sea cows too, they're Manatees aren't they? Manatee would be a good girls name.

Lweji · 11/09/2014 17:05

Any Shags? Grin

SarniaCherie · 11/09/2014 17:04

You have named most of the Sea Scout leaders of DS group on this thread, what a coincidence that they all have names originating from seabirds and have ended up helping out in the Sea Scouts Grin

drudgetrudy · 11/09/2014 16:57

Wasn't joking about the Welsh origin-it really does come from Pen gwyn (white head) however the feminine form would be pen gwen.
However if you are in England I suggest you stick to the anglicized version "Penguin" to avoid confusion with the spelling.

Avoid the diminutive Gwennie -she could get teased in Wales as it can have connotations of being twee or frumpy.
Make it clear from the outset that she is Pengy and you should avoid this.

DevaDiva · 11/09/2014 16:12

Love this thread Grin

pengymum · 11/09/2014 15:58

Grin no relation.
My moniker is from Club Penguin obsessed DC days.

secretsquirrels · 11/09/2014 15:32

How about the Aldi version, Seal?

Penguin for a girl?