Can i use the nn lily for Penelope

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Can i use the nn lily for Penelope
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Tue, 06-26-2007 - 11:24am

Can i use the nn lily for Penelope



  • Yes
  • No


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Avatar for haarlasr
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 06-26-2007 - 3:21pm

I voted no b/c I think it's a bit of a stretch, but of course, you can use whatever nn you want for any name. I know plenty of people who go by a name that is fairly different from their given names, and it hasn't caused them any problems.

My question to you is why you'd want to use the name Penelope if you really like the name Lily. I'd rather see her named Lily, Lillian, Lilith, or Liliana if you want to call her Lily. If you prefer Penelope, some more obvious nn options would be Penny, Nellie, or Nell.

Good luck with your decision!
Stephanie, mom to Megan Joy (Meg), Julianna May (Annie), and baby boy edd 8/30/07

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Registered: 03-02-2005
Tue, 06-26-2007 - 5:30pm
If you're just going to call her Lily, what's wrong with NAMING her Lily?
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Tue, 06-26-2007 - 6:32pm

I like Lily and I like Penelope, but