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Penelope

peh-NEL-uh-pee

Popularity

#28

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

103,268

Peak Year

#6,733 in 2019

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Mythological

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Greek name of uncertain meaning, often associated with weaving (possibly 'weaver') and faithfulness from Homer's Odyssey.

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PennyNellPoppy

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress

  • Penelope Wilton

    English actress

Nicknames

PennyNellPoppy

Similar Names

SophiaOliviaIsabelleBeatrice

Personality Traits

IntelligentFaithfulCreativeKind

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