Middle name for Penelope

[Nunyabiz]

Just a bit of a poll really. Please vote for your favourite
I am not looking for more name suggestions- please only your favourite of these two- if you don't like either, that's fine but please don't slate them.

We have chosen Penelope for our DD2 due in 2 days. We need to decide on a middle name.

A sister to Ariana.

We have a one syllable last name (totally outs self)

These are VERY different names but will give you a brief reason for why we like them.

First choice: Penelope London

I know it's a little 'out there' and we really don't want to go for the whole 'Brooklyn, India, Paris' type of place name but we just think it's sounds strong and not only that, we are not originally from London but met here, made a life here, and it has significant meaning for us- we realise it might be a little 'too out there' for some and was for us at first but kind of just grew on us.

Second choice- Penelope Aurélia

We have always loved this name both feminine and masculine version (Aurelius/Aurelian)
It means 'golden' and since DD1's first name means 'silver' in Welsh (or 'holy one' Latin) I think silver and gold have a nice connection grasps at straws
But we also realise it is quite close to DD1's name in sound hence why we are considering it as a middle name.

Thanks for taking the time to read!

I actually saw the pronunciation thread... Was a bit 'meh' as since it's a middle name it won't get said that often.
As for cartoonish... Like..super hero cartoon? hehe

I think DH is really keen to go for London. He's a weirdo but it does grow on you.

I quite like Penelope London.

Go for it OP!

I love Penelope London!

London.
Aurelia is too long with Penelope. And it's too similar to DD 1's name I think.
Penelope London.:)

London

I like Penelope London (might be biased, I love my city!) and I think it works better with Penelope - Aurelia is too feminine next to Penelope for me, they are both very feminine names and I like the harder edge of London.

Also it's cool ! And, is she ever becomes a famous actor or author it would make a fantastic nom de plume!

There is famous, extraordinary, unconventional and controversial American author, Jack London ('Call of the Wild' etc).

If you like London as a middle name, then why not? You say that the place has special associations for you and your DH, and it's very romantic that you want to pass these on to your baby. Will be a great thing to tell her when she's old enough.

I really like the name London.
xx

Penelope Aurelia is stunning

London, it seems to mean the most to you which is the important thing!
Aurelia is lovely, but my first thought was silver and gold are to linked in my head to winner and runner up that it might not be the best idea!

Penelope London is fab! Prefer quirky mn as they are great talking points.

I like Penelope London better. Penelope Aurelia is a bit too frilly and fussy for me - I don't think of Penelope as a fussy sort of name.

I like Penelope London too! I've surprised myself but it's grown on me over the thread!!

Wow thanks everyone for your input.
I must say I did not expect such a strong leaning towards London- pleasantly surprised!
I know it shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks, and not everyone has the same taste in names, but I know I can be a bit inwardly judgey pants about other people's name choices and think our friends and family could possibly be a bit too polite to say anything, so it's been very insightful to get your feedback!

Penelope Uylsses or Penelope Bodeica

Boadicea?
I have a feeling they might have been done before...

So are you going for London then?

Think so Devon.

great!!Good for you, cool name!

Thank you! Really pleased

Penelope London is a fabulous name. Best if luck with the birth & let us know when she's here.

Thanks mutteroo! Due tomorrow... Everyone send your "get out!" Vibes! Hehehe
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Penelope London is fab! It works better (IMO) with Penelope and is really different but not in a weird way... I'd love that name :-) I love the name Aurelia but I don't think it works with Penelope as well... Great choices!

Loving Penelope London, cool name and good luck with the birth x

I prefer Penelope Aurelia.