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Middle name for Penelope Richardson

84 replies

LittleMoon88 · 10/11/2023 11:47

We can't decide on a middle name for Penelope Richardson. I think keeping it short to balance out the two longer names would sound the best. I really like "Rae" or "Rose", but don't know whether it goes with our surname.

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MBappse · 10/11/2023 18:00

Kate

I think you need some stronger sounds in there to balance the first n last names.

Aglassaday · 10/11/2023 18:24

Penelope Hallie Richardson
Penelope Grace Richardson
Penelope Lyra Richardson
Penelope Sofia Richardson
Penelope Jean Richardson
Penelope Willow Richardson
Penelope Opal Richardson
Penelope Ophelia Richardson
Penelope Danielle Richardson
Penelope June Richardson
Penelope Ivy Richardson
Penelope Beau Richardson
Penelope Dawn Richardson
Penelope Fern Richardson
Penelope Lauren Richardson
Penelope Quinn Richardson

I can’t lie Penelope Rose Richardson is my fav though

logintoshareyourviews · 10/11/2023 18:27

I can't believe someone has seriously mentioned Danielle and Dawn.

Someone will be suggesting Michelle or Denise or Tracey next.

logintoshareyourviews · 10/11/2023 18:28

FWIW, I'd use family middle names (so long as your great-granny isn't called Dawn).

JamSandle · 10/11/2023 18:28

May
Erin

MBappse · 10/11/2023 18:29

logintoshareyourviews · 10/11/2023 18:28

FWIW, I'd use family middle names (so long as your great-granny isn't called Dawn).

Agree. Go for something with meaning and connection for you and the family.

tulipsunday · 10/11/2023 18:30

I know a Penelope Quinn which I think is lovely

Tjit · 10/11/2023 18:31

wellthatwentwelldinnit · 10/11/2023 11:57

First thought was Jane. Then Even shortened Penny Jane works well.

Me too!

YourWinter · 10/11/2023 18:33

Clare
Jane
May

Soontobe60 · 10/11/2023 18:33

As soon as I saw this I thought of Rose!

supernoodletrain · 10/11/2023 18:54

logintoshareyourviews · 10/11/2023 18:28

FWIW, I'd use family middle names (so long as your great-granny isn't called Dawn).

What's so wrong with DawnConfused family name over here

MerryChristmasToYou · 10/11/2023 20:17

There's nothing wrong with Dawn, but why use Dawn when you could use Aurora? Apparently very few struggle to say R, even though I know several.

HangTheJib · 10/11/2023 20:24

Aurora is so twee and frilly.

MerryChristmasToYou · 10/11/2023 20:40

It's awful. I think Dawn is ok. I don't know many.

AutumnNamechange · 10/11/2023 20:46

Penelope Willow
Penelope Autumn
Penelope Luna
Penelope Ruby
Penelope Seren
Penelope Beatrix

LindorDoubleChoc · 10/11/2023 20:48

Joanna. Please not Rae!

ScruffMuffin · 10/11/2023 22:20

Mary-Anne to honour both family members?

Agree that Kate works well.
Penelope Jade would be cool.

bathroomcupnoard · 10/11/2023 22:46

Carol

Daisybuttercup12345 · 10/11/2023 23:42

Penelope Jayne
Penelope Ann
Penelope Louise
Penelope Alice
Penelope Victoria
Penelope Ciena
Penelope Emma
Penelope Sophia
Penelope Charlotte
Penelope Grace
Penelope Florence
Penelope Rosina
Penelope Claire
Penelope Jade
Penelope Victoria

Voowoo · 10/11/2023 23:51

Penelope Isabella
Penelope Iris
Penelope Cassandra
Penelope Joy
Penelope Pearl
Penelope Aria
Penelope Mirabelle
Penelope Laurel

caringcarer · 11/11/2023 00:35

Penelope Jane

GladWhere · 11/11/2023 00:44

Lots of nice suggestions so far. Rose is a great name. However it really doesn't matter. Almost No one uses middle names apart from new parents so it actually doesn't matter how the name flows. I'd avoid anything that sounded odd or resulted in funny initials but other than that just choose the name you like the most.

Penelope is a great name too and your daughter will be able to shorten if she wants.

CallieQ · 11/11/2023 01:02

Pitstop

TomatoSandwiches · 11/11/2023 01:23

Penelope Susanna Richardson
Penelope Daphne Richardson
Penelope Clarissa Richardson
Penelope Flora Richardson
Penelope Harper Richardson

Aria999 · 11/11/2023 02:16

I would not go with one beginning with R, bit of a mouthful with the surname,

I also like Jane and agree one syllable is good.