[name_m]Even[/name_m] though my little boy is still tiny I am of course already pondering a sibling name, if a sibling happens. We have always loved [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]. I’m wondering how many Penelopes people know [name_m]IRL[/name_m]. I’m particulary interested in the UK where the K family have less impact.
I can’t help but still love [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] - we would use the standard [name_u]Penny[/name_u] as nn.
Thanks Berries x
I’ve never actually met a [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]. Most names become popular because they are good names. I wouldn’t look at the popularity too much if you really love the name. [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] was ranked #125 last year and #169 the year before in the US. I don’t believe it would break the top 100. In the UK it’s ranking was 255 in 2011.
I’ve only met 1 [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] in my life. She was the sweetest thing! Although I may have positive connections with the name, I’m really not a fan of it. [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] seems very pretentious and too frilly. Not a good name to saddle a little girl with. To answer the question of popularity, it really doesn’t bother me. But that is subjective.
I don’t see the frilliness in [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]. I find it strong rather than sugary and for me it’s grand not pretentious. I have loved it since [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] [name_m]Keith[/name_m] played [name_f]Margot[/name_f] in the good life. She was a rather pretentious character though!! Maybe I have a Good Life obsession as I also love [name_f]Barbara[/name_f]!
I love Penelope! I would use Poppy or Lola as a nn, personally, though. I’ve never much been into Penny, but it is pretty sweet. Maybe I’m just enamored with Poppy because it’s still so unusual here.
I’ve not come across a little one named Penelope yet. I have met a small handful (three at the most?) of women in their thirties, though. Not close friends, just people I met in passing at work.
I’ve met only one [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]. Loved her! I think that name is gorgeous, and though it’s in the top 300, it’s still uncommon to meet a [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] [name_f]IMO[/name_f].
Sorry - is [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] popular? I’ve known two, one in her late teens and one over 50.
Thats my very question OliviaSarah… She is no doubt on the rise but I just [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t know how high up the chart she is headed and I really dont want her to end up top 20.