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Lucy or Penny?

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supersonicginandtonic · 19/08/2020 21:25

We are currently expecting a baby. Don't know the sex yet. We have a boys name set in stone but not a girls.
What are people's thoughts on Penny and Lucy?

We have also thrown around the idea of Francesca, known as Frankie after a family member but not too sure.
Thanks in advance

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supersonicginandtonic · 22/08/2020 22:10

I thinks it's About 75% Lucy at the moment

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BoggiesBonnieBelle · 22/08/2020 19:41

You cannot go wrong with Lucy.

Mashingthecompost · 22/08/2020 18:05

Lucy is one that, even though I knew a few in school in 90s, I'm not tired of. I know of one Penny and one Lucy of primary school age but I think Penny is going to increase in popularity so people will notice it more, whereas Lucy has been around in friendship circles a while so won't feel as (I hate this word, so sorry) bandwagon. Better word suggestions are welcome!

LarkDescending · 22/08/2020 12:46

Lucy is lovely.

Danniiaddy · 22/08/2020 01:11

Lucy - also like it spelled the French way Lucie.
Not keen on Penny. It’s a bit old fashioned IMO.

newmum332 · 21/08/2020 23:09

Definitely Lucy! There are so so many Penny’s around at the moment and Lucy is a much nicer name in my opinion.

Onceuponatimethen · 21/08/2020 21:06

Love Francesca and know one who is non Chessy

Not keen on penny or Lucy (though if I had to pick one of these Lucy is better)

MikeUniformMike · 21/08/2020 21:01

Lucinda and Lucille just to use a perfectly nice full name as a nn, or god forbid, Luciana.

Just call her Lucy.

CharlieBoo · 21/08/2020 20:37

All these nasty Lucy’s out there lol! I much prefer it to either of the other names...

Whatsyourflava · 21/08/2020 08:09

Let us know what you decide @supersonicginandtonic

Both Lucy and Penny are lovely and I agree , don't make Lucy all frilly and fussy Lucille or whatever. It's so beautiful as it is

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supersonicginandtonic · 21/08/2020 08:07

@alwaystea that's great. Your mum had good taste in names

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alwaystea · 20/08/2020 23:21

Either! I'm a Lucy and my sister is a Penny so I'm a bit biased Smile

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supersonicginandtonic · 20/08/2020 23:19

Definitely not Lucinda or Lucille, they don't fit with our other children's names. It's difficult finding a fit when you have other children.

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daisypond · 20/08/2020 23:00

Lucy.
Penny only if short for Penelope.
Francesca is nice but not Frankie.

whiskeysourpuss · 20/08/2020 22:57

I prefer Lucy but I'm biased

@seriousandloyal my Lucy gets lengthened to Lucille Grin

MikeUniformMike · 20/08/2020 22:52

Penny can be a standalone name.
Lucinda seems a long name for the sake of it and Lucy is much nicer.

Namechange8471 · 20/08/2020 22:49

I have never met a nice Lucy, so Penny.

occa · 20/08/2020 22:48

Lucinda nn Lucy. Not too keen on Penny.

Tillygetsit · 20/08/2020 22:44

I like Francesca best. Really dislike Lucy because I've never met a nice one and I know far too many dogs called Penny.

yikesanotherbooboo · 20/08/2020 21:55

I like Penny or Penn for Penelope but it sounds unfinished without the longer form.
There is a reason that Lucy is popular and that is beacause it is a pretty name , with history that is easy to spell and pronounce.
I like them both a lot.

Tiredmum100 · 20/08/2020 20:13

I read a thread previously where everyone hated the name Lucy, iys nice to hear some people like it. My name is Lucy and I like it. I think it suits all ages. I've only known nice Lucy's!

Sunshines123 · 20/08/2020 20:07

I like Francesca, then Penny, then Lucy. But all pretty choices 😊

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supersonicginandtonic · 20/08/2020 19:54

@TenThousandSpoons we love Penny as we're big music fans. I feel the same way as you abut Penelope

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TenThousandSpoons · 20/08/2020 19:34

I prefer Lucy but they are two-a-Penny around here. Wink I love Penny (Big Bang fan) but not keen on Penelope.
Frankie is a very distant third.

seriousandloyal · 20/08/2020 19:29

Prefer Lucy or have you thought about Lucille? I really like that name.

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