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I like Penny. But Penny is a short form of Penelope, not a condescending nickname for a child. It's not supposed to be cutely belittling. Neither is Candy, or Minnie, or Dolly, or Buddy, or Chip, or Sissy, or Kitty, Bunny, or even Posy. Tuppence as a full name is like Stinker or Shorty or Flea or Creampuff as a full name. To say it's "demeaning" is a little strong, but I don't think it has enough dignity to be a full name.

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- mirfak

This message was edited 9/14/2015, 10:14 PM