Names Penèlope

Penèlope

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
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.
Pronunciation
Peh-nuh-loh-pee
peh-NEH-lo-peh
pə-NEH-loo-pə,
Popularity
Penelope is a popular name around the world, particularly in the United States, where it has been one of the fastest-growing names in recent years. In 2020, it was the 22nd most popular girl's name in the USA.

cartoon of the name Penèlope
Cartoon of Penèlope

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: Particular,Political,Pensive,Partnership,Passive

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

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

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

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete

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.