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in reply to a message by Barbra
I don't like Penelope. My inner child wants to taunt it with "pee pee, Penelope!" Its a geeky name for a girl, much like Preston, Spencer, and Howard on boys. I think it really only became popular after one of the Kardashians started using it, otherwise I can't imagine it becoming popular on its own except among the hipster set.
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I disagree with the popularity thing. Though the Kardashians certainly helped it along, it was gaining some traction among my generation at least.
There were enough cartoons and nostalgic references to Penelope and Penny in the 80s to make it a secret love for many.
My sister used it two years before the Kardashians and was appalled when there were the other girls with the name in preschool.
There were enough cartoons and nostalgic references to Penelope and Penny in the 80s to make it a secret love for many.
My sister used it two years before the Kardashians and was appalled when there were the other girls with the name in preschool.
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The name is Homeric; yet for all that - I understand the taunt, and previously feared that the other possible taunt involving the root might haunt the bearer. Thank you for letting me know of the geeky nature, as this would be something I would not even realize. Were you the one who posted that vowels or consonants query a few weeks or months prior? If so, I thank you - as I still think of that variable when I consider names.
I've never seen the Kardshians, though I admit that I've heard or seen reference to them on tabloids while in line at a cash register, yet I've never known the Kardashian reference to Penelope. I still think though that her heritage perpetuates the name far beyond the lifespan of the Kardashians, through the regular, ephemeral peaks and valleys of popularity.
I've never seen the Kardshians, though I admit that I've heard or seen reference to them on tabloids while in line at a cash register, yet I've never known the Kardashian reference to Penelope. I still think though that her heritage perpetuates the name far beyond the lifespan of the Kardashians, through the regular, ephemeral peaks and valleys of popularity.
This message was edited 8/14/2016, 5:41 AM
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