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Constance (Connie) vs Penelope (Penny/Nel)

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Nameagain · 06/10/2013 19:43

Bit stuck. She was born 7 hours ago and is happily feeding now, but what do we call her?

Help please!

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gininteacupsandleavesonthelawn · 06/10/2013 19:47

Congratulations! The first one is my name and has served me very well, it's lovely ??

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Nameagain · 06/10/2013 19:49

Thanks! Still a bit shell shocked and DH has gone home to put DS to bed.

We'd like to make a decision when he comes back so we can start calling her something!

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Nameagain · 06/10/2013 19:49

And I'm glad you/your DD (not sure which) like it!

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Nameagain · 06/10/2013 19:50

Ignore that, my brain is like custard, it's your name...

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DitsyDonkey · 06/10/2013 19:57

Penelope is gorgeous! Congratulations

MoaningMingeWhingesAgain · 06/10/2013 20:00

love Penelope

CityGal29 · 06/10/2013 20:01

Constance absolutely gorgeous. Constance Penelope Grin

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Nameagain · 06/10/2013 20:03

2 all, but positive reactions to both is good!

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mummybare · 06/10/2013 20:04

I love Penelope, but Connie is also pretty. Congratulations! Thanks

Coupon · 06/10/2013 20:25

Both lovely names but I vote Constance/Connie.

MadameJosephine · 06/10/2013 20:58

Congratulations Thanks
I vote for Constance, gorgeous name

Ihatepeas · 06/10/2013 21:44

I vote Penelope (but love Constance too )

iowastate196 · 06/10/2013 21:55

CONSTANCE

PoppyAmex · 06/10/2013 21:57

Constance is lovely and elegant.

HystericalParoxysm · 06/10/2013 22:01

I adore the name Constance!

LauraChant · 06/10/2013 22:02

Congratulations! They are both lovely but I have a soft spot for Penny.

notadoctor · 06/10/2013 22:05

Both gorgeous and could definitely go together.

Hardrockhallelujah · 06/10/2013 22:06

I love Constance

Grumblelion · 06/10/2013 22:10

Love Nell as a nn for Penelope :)
Congratulations!

TunipTheUnconquerable · 06/10/2013 22:13

Call her Penelope. Constance is a bit Downton (whether or not there is actually a Constance in it) so it will date.
I am biased because I was meant to be Penelope but my mum's pregnant friend kicked off and said she had bagged it.

Congratulations!!

everythinghippie29 · 06/10/2013 22:25

Nel is SO sweet. Grin

flyingwidow · 06/10/2013 22:38

Penelope

5madthings · 06/10/2013 22:41

they are both lovely names :)

penelope was on my list.

i think penelope constance soundd lovely actually!

Theonlyoneiknow · 06/10/2013 22:42

Love penny and nell for nicknames so would go for Penelope.

Congrats on your new baby girl xx

marriedinwhiteisbackz · 06/10/2013 22:43

Penelope. When I was a very little girl I wanted to be Lady Penelope when I grew up - Thunderbirds. Just think she can have a pink sports car and pink trench coat.