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Maisie, Holly, or Penelope

36 replies

LolaBumble · 08/10/2025 19:28

Finding it super tricky to think of a baby name! We already have a Poppy. I love Penelope but I worry Penny would be to close to Poppy…

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HGSurvivor1 · 09/10/2025 16:09

I love Penelope, a beautiful name and there are SO many Maisies and Hollys. Not that there's anything wrong with that and they're popular for a reason, but a little Penelope would be so refreshing in comparison.

Bobbieiris · 09/10/2025 07:54

I love all these ❤️ I think Holly is my favourite followed by Maisie

Cocktailsandcheese · 09/10/2025 07:36

Holly is my favourite, beautiful name. Maisie is also nice

user1492757084 · 09/10/2025 03:05

Poppy and ..
Iris
Daisy
Maisie

Calliopespa · 08/10/2025 23:01

Penelope and call her Nelly.

MiddleAgedDread · 08/10/2025 19:37

I feel like Poppy and Holly are quite similar too, maybe the plant theme and double letter-y ending?
maisie, meh, I can’t get past that mouse!
Poppy and Heidi
Poppy and Freya
Poppy and Maeve
Poppy and Clara
Poppy and Nina
Poppy and Nancy

Viviennemary · 08/10/2025 19:37

They're ok. But don't particularly like any of the three very much

Timeforatincture · 08/10/2025 19:35

Definitely Penelope. We are awash with Maisies and Hollys

Moreteaandchocolate · 08/10/2025 19:32

I love all three. I think you could get away with Penelope with Poppy, maybe you could use Nell for short?

My favourite is Holly.

Firebird83 · 08/10/2025 19:30

The only one I like is Penelope but I agree that Penny is too close to Poppy.

Bluesecretarybird · 08/10/2025 19:29

Holly is my favourite of the three. Lovely name.

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