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Artemis, Penelope or Dorothy

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rachelrainbow · 04/02/2022 13:17

These are my top three names for dd no2. Her sister is called Primrose (nn Posy). Our surname begins with P and is 2 syllables.

  1. Artemis (nn Artie)
  2. Penelope (nn Penny)
  3. Dorothy (nn Dottie/Dotty)

What do prefer?

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Isonthecase · 04/02/2022 18:27

I really like all three although possible slight preference for Dorothea over Dorothy as you have the Thea nickname then too. Not that that helps 🤣
When I suggested Artemis to my husband he immediately went 'farty?' though so might be worth a second thought.

SweetPotatoDumpling · 04/02/2022 18:58

I love Dorothy...I'm a 'Dottie' (although not Dorothy) so I my be biased ☺️

Penelope is sweet...prefer Nell as a nickname though.

Don't like Artemis at all, sorry OP! Just too 'out there' for my tastes..as a PP has said, it's a bit 'try hard'.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 04/02/2022 20:08

Artemis is lovely, if somewhat uncommon - although I much prefer the nn's Emmie, Missy or Misty to Artie.

Sorry I find Dorothy still sounds so dated to me (although I realise it's now hipster trendy again) and although there's nothing especially wrong with Penelope, I've personally never liked it as all I can hear is the "pee" (shame as Penny or Nell are quite sweet).

tearinghairout · 04/02/2022 20:12

I worked with an Artemis and I think it's a really fabulous name. The others are both fine but aren't all out fabulous.

tearinghairout · 04/02/2022 20:13

I don't like Penny, though - it's too ordinary.

BooksAndHooks · 04/02/2022 20:17

Penelope but I prefer Nel / Nellie as a nickname.

Artie sounds more of a boys name and in complete contrast to Primrose.

DemBonesDemBones · 04/02/2022 20:50

Artemis or Penelope. Dorothy will always be a chain smoking old lady name to me!

MrsToadflax · 04/02/2022 21:49

Not keen on Artemis. Love Dorothy- Dorothy Parker, Dorothy L. Sayers, Dorothy Gale. Fab name.

Aurorie11 · 04/02/2022 21:54

Artemis screams one of the 3 musketeers to me.
I assume your surname isn't Perkins, otherwise Dorothy is definitely out, but prefer this to the other names

StrychnineIntheSandwiches · 04/02/2022 21:55

the musketeer was Aramis

CharlieBoo · 04/02/2022 22:27

Oh Dorothy is just gorgeous! Especially with dotty as a nickname..

DramaAlpaca · 04/02/2022 22:33

Dorothy is my favourite of the three, but all are a completely different style to Primrose.

MathsFiend · 04/02/2022 22:39

I would think Artemis is a boy’s name (think one of Alex James’ sons was called it?). I’d be wary kids would call her Fartemis, tbh

Isaisa · 04/02/2022 23:27

Love them all! But Dorothy is my favourite and goes better with Primrose imo

MrsSkylerWhite · 04/02/2022 23:28

Prefer Penelope.

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rachelrainbow · 04/02/2022 23:31

Really interesting to hear your feedback. Thanks so much!

I studied Classics at uni and Artemis is the Greek Goddess of the wilderness which I love.

How much do you think it matters about your children’s names sounding good together?? My husband is adamant it’s nonsense - once someone is an adult, sibling names mean nothing. I’m not sure I agree - Primrose and Artemis is an odd combo.

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rachelrainbow · 04/02/2022 23:32

And what names do would you say are in the ‘style’ of Primrose?

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Notajogger · 04/02/2022 23:33

Artemis doesn't go with Primrose.
Not Penelope as it'd be a bit naff being too matchy with her sister and the P surname.
That leaves Dorothy - Dottie is cute.

OlafLovesAnna · 04/02/2022 23:33

I love Artemis, my DD was very nearly an Artemis but I just didn't love Artie as a nickname.

I do like Penelope too though.

Notajogger · 04/02/2022 23:35

Also Artemis is a lot of name to live up to!! If she's a wallflower it won't really work...

Seriouslymole · 04/02/2022 23:35

None of them - I was sure Artemis was a boy’s name. Surely Persephone nn Percy - to go with Posy.

Frazzled2207 · 04/02/2022 23:37

My pref girl name was Penelope nn Nel.
(Had boys)
Love that name but not keen on Penny & Posy

Notajogger · 04/02/2022 23:37

@rachelrainbow

And what names do would you say are in the ‘style’ of Primrose?
Ivy, Ruby, Iris? If you want to go vaguely nature themed...
Chichimcgee · 04/02/2022 23:40

I love Artemis but I know a lot of pets with that name and I don’t know whether it’s just the people I know but it’s seen as a male name (probably due to Artemis fowl)

I like Penelope and Dorothy, they’re a bit less out there as well

LaurensILikeYouALot · 04/02/2022 23:41

I love Dorothy.

I know a little Artemis and it's such a distinct name that I find it jarring on a shy, blonde child. Maybe she'll grow into it.