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Penelope: Meaning & Origin

Penelope is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Weaver; occupational name meaning "one who weaves cloth"”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 11% of baby names. With 4 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

pen-EL-oh-pee

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

89/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 11% of popular names.

Nicknames

Penny

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

27%
55
2010
40
Current
#31
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Grace
  • Penelope Marie

Famous Namesakes

  • Penelope Cruz (actress)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Penelope