Penelope or Violet?

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Stuck between these two names. Opinions are appreciated.

I prefer Penelope, Nell for short.

Violet for me

Love both but I think Penelope just slightly more. Beautiful names

I love Violet but don’t like Penelope.

Violet's a lovely name!

@SunbathingDragon Dont be so petty and precious. The OP asked for opinions. That includes those that YOU may not agree with.

Violet

Violet as I don't like Penny.

Penelope. Violet does sound too close to violent for me.

Penelope.
Classic, elegant and just fab.
Violet Elizabeth Bott with a lithp

Violet.

Penelope.

Violet. Penelope is OK, but I don't like it shortened to Penny.

Penelope

I like violet a lot.
I still connect it with Violet Elizabeth Bott but that may be because I’ve recently listened to some Just William audio books.
Nice names, both.

Both pretty dire but at knife point I'd go for Violet

Violet

Both lovely names, about equally popular, and have a very similar vibe to me. Does one sound better with the surname?
If all being equal with the surname, what about if there are preferred short forms for each, or would you prefer to only use the full name? I love Nell, Pip, Pippa or Pen for Penelope, and don't mind Penny. Not so keen on Vi, but then Violet is less likely to be shortened.

I prefer Penelope.

Violet Beauregarde.
Violent.

Oh my two favourite names. I would go with Violet I think. I have an Isaac so can’t use that name really now as I think Isaac and violet sound weird together.

Penelope

Vastly prefer Violet over Penelope. I suspect Penelope is a bit of a marmite name as I've always not taken a liking.

Violet

Tired of Penelope now

They are quite different.
I know an adult Vi and adult Pennys.
I think I'd choose Violet.

Penelope is more classic, but I actually prefer violet.

If you like both, I'd say Penelope for longevity and sounds better on an adult, not just a cute child/old lady.