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Re: Penny

by Amphelise (Chrisell)

7/28/2021, 1:29 AM

in reply to a message by Starfish and Coffee

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...

Peninnah
Pernilla
Peronel
Petronella
Petronia

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- Joiya

7/28/2021, 9:54 AM

The nickname thing is true. My niece is Penelope and my sister specifically did NOT want the nickname Penny.
She was ok with Penna or Nell or tons of other options.

But, people just could not stop calling the kid Penny... so now she identifies as Penny.

- New_Chloë (New_Chloe) +2

7/28/2021, 1:31 AM

Penny Georgia is a really sweet name!

- Amphelise (Chrisell) +1

7/28/2021, 1:52 AM

Isn't it? She has an older sister, Lola Rosie, who is 6. My SIL did a good job, I think :D

- Y (Yippal)

7/28/2021, 4:01 AM

Lola Rosie and Penny Georgia are so sweet!

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