NC because the name is a little unusual and I'm paranoid that it could link my profile to me 
I adore the name Winnie. I always have, even as a little girl! The problem is, I despise Winifred and any other long name (believe me, I've searched and searched!)
Now I know it's a bit unusual, but what do you think of Winnie? We have our heart set on naming our daughter this, maybe something like Winnie Violet or Winnie Genevieve. I just wanted to ask on here as I know the MN jury will be brutally honest with me. What do you think?
Without giving too much away, we have a very difficult surname, foreign, long, and very heavy on the 'A's and 'L's, which means that any name ending with 'a' has had to be dismissed (we loved Alma) as well as any names ending in 'l' (there goes Nell and Mabel) and any names with too many of these letters in, as well as most one syllable names which sounds a bit short and ridiculous next to such a long surname. (I know some long surnames compliment short names but ours really doesn't for some reason!) Names which end in 'R' are also out (had to dismiss Eleanor as it runs into the 'A' at the start of our surname). Basically, because of our surname we have very few first name options and names ending in 'y' or 'ie' are pretty much the only set which don't sound either too blunt or like a tongue twister! So this is another reason why Winnie is good for us.
Another thing we should add is that we don't live in the UK so it's important that the name can be pronounced easily where we live, which Winnie can, while most others can't. Also gets rid of any of the "Winnie the Witch" connotations (not sure if that would have been a problem anyway?) but just wanted to set the scene/pretty much beg you to tell me you like it 
So what do you think, MN jury? Please be gentle!