Penny
PEN-ee
Popularity
#747
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
100,631
Peak Year
#5,141 in 1963
First Recorded
1882
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Penny is often a diminutive of Penelope, a Greek name meaning 'weaver'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Penny Marshall
American actress, director, and producer.
Penny Johnson Jerald
American actress
Personality Traits
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