Penèlope Name meanings & History

Penèlope is derived from the Greek name Penelopeia, which is composed of two elements, "pene", meaning "weft" or "thread" and "lope", meaning "to peel". According to Greek mythology, Penelope was the faithful wife of the hero Odysseus. She waited for him for twenty years while he was battling in the Trojan War, and she remained faithful to him despite the many suitors who tried to win her hand in marriage. Catalan form of Penelope. Penelope is used to name baby girls all around the world. It is often chosen for its links to Greek mythology and its association with strong, independent women.

Zodiac Sign of Penèlope: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Penèlope:

P: Political,Partnership,Particular,Passive,Pensive

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten

N: Neurosis,Nutrition,Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nice,Nagging

L: Liaison,Languid,Lazy,Lover,Luscious,Lovely,Legal

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized

Penèlope is:

• a Common name
• a Formal name
• a Mature name
• a Refined name
• a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people named Penelope include Penelope Cruz, a Spanish actress, Penelope Keith, an English actress, and Penelope Lively, a British author.