If your daughter is called Penelope, please tell me how old she is and what people said when you told them her name?

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LadyOfTheFlowers · 10/04/2010 19:41

DH announced he loved this name last night and I must admit I like it too, but never bothered to suggest it as I thought he would never go for it.

I was wondering what peoples' reactions were when you told them the name as I am imagining people are going to say 'What...?'.
I still want to use it but an idea of the general response would be nice.

Thanks.

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Caro1302 · 10/04/2010 20:07

I love the nn Penny, it's so pretty.

QOD · 10/04/2010 20:00

I know a Penelope known as Penny, she is nearly 11

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LadyOfTheFlowers · 10/04/2010 19:56

Seems it's the blokes that come up with Penelope then?

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benotafraid · 10/04/2010 19:54

My oh loves this name and if we ever have a 2nd daughter we will call her Penelope.

bubbles12 · 10/04/2010 19:51

Hi there,
Love the name. I know of one Penelope who is same age as me and is known to all as Penny.
Go for it!

Danthe4th · 10/04/2010 19:46

Love the name, i've got 2 friends who when working call themselves the full name but friends call her penny, both lovely friends.
14 year old girl down the road and girl at pre-school called it, they are lovely as well, always makes me like a name.
But its such a pretty name that can be dressed up or down.

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