I have a 2-year-old niece named
Penny Georgia. Her parents did consider
Penelope but figured that as they would only ever call her
Penny there wasn't any point. Her middle name is after her grandfather
George.
I also have an aunt in her 60s who is known as
Penny. Her real name is
Helen Gisela, but her hair was the colour of a new penny when she was born, and the nickname stuck. She goes by
Helen professionally but to family she will always be
Penny.
Penny could also be short for...
PeninnahPernillaPeronelPetronellaPetronia
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