Penella
peh-NEL-uh
Penella is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Possibly a diminutive of Penelope, meaning 'weaver' in Greek, or an English variant of Penn, meaning 'enclosure'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1952.
What Penella Means
“Possibly a diminutive of Penelope, meaning 'weaver' in Greek, or an English variant of Penn, meaning 'enclosure'.”
The Story of Penella
Before your daughter's arrival, this name was a whisper of a single year, a forgotten draft in a story.
Penella emerged in England in 1952, a name as fleeting as a bird's song. It is thought to be a diminutive of Penelope, which carries the ancient Greek meaning of 'weaver'. Alternatively, it might stem from the English 'penn', meaning an enclosure or fold.
This name is for a daughter whose presence feels like a rare gift, a creative spirit born from the very air of a single moment. You will see her resourcefulness and charm paint your world in hues you never imagined.
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Peak Year
#5 in 1952
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1952
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