I like Penelope just fine for cats, horses, and dogs with the right attitude. If we ever have a lady cat I want to name her Penelope. I just would hate growing up with that name. Bruce and I have a long-standing relationship with the Palliser books, so that's a lot of the reason we like Glencora.

I'm right with you on Elizabeth. There are so many variations, and most of them are still very nice (except Bessie, who would want to be a Bessie).

You're right, stupid other people's opinions...taking away all my fun. Plus you have to consider the last name, and that limits things considerably.

Part of the reason I get so het up about this is that I've always loved my name, and I'd hate to give a baby a name it grows up hating.