Prunella

[Cecy]

What do you think of the name Prunella (with nickname Pru or Nella)?

Is it usable, or too closely connected to Prunella Scales. What do you think?
Many thanks
Cecy

I like it, but I do prefer Prudence.

Nell is OK

Woudn't consider your other options.

not quite to my taste but I can somehow see the attraction

prudence is slightly better

if you like nell what about penelope?
that gives the option of penny too

Eleanor can also be shortened to Nell or why not just call her Nell?

What do I think?

Well, you asked.

It's beyond awful.

I like Prudence, Eleanor, Fenella more. Think Nell is a fab nn.

Fenella is another oldie name. Probably due back in fashion anytime now.

I like it very much Esp nelly as I had a lovely friend at college called nelly and she was adorable

Sorry, I'm old enough to remember the song 'Nelly the elephant' on 2 way family favorites

Automatically think of Prunella Scales (as Sybil Fawlty).

And even if she didn't exist would think of prunes.

We had several Prudences at school - all called Prue.

I do think Fenella is rather pretty.

pretty name, but smacks of parents trying to do something different rather than choosing a name they really like. But your shout at the end of the day ahd stuff anyone who doesn't like your choice IMHO

Sorry, makes me think of constipated children eating strained prunes. But that may be just my upbringing.

Prunella? That would definitely corroborate Cod's bacon aisle theory

totally unhelpful but my lovely nana was named Nelly and she hated it with a vengeance. She always told the story of asking a celebrity (can't remember who!) for an autograph, when he asked who to address it to she lied about her name, she was too ashamed to say Nelly, bless.

Don't like it. sounds like an old, very strict and uptight woman on the WI who has a severe addiction to dusting the piano.

I prefer Prudence then you can get Pru, if yu love Prunella then go for it but do be prepared for 'oh, like Prunella Scales' the whole time.

Prunella just says 'prunes' to me. Prudence is better if you must have a Pru name, or how about Drusilla (Buffy fan alert)?

Don't like it at all, sorry.

Sorry i don't like it at all.

Not so sure about Prunella but I love Pruedence.

Sorry I think it's awful.

Prudence is nice, but not Prunella I fear.

Prunes. Prunella Scales. Don't "get" anything else from the name at all, sorry