Names Penellope

Penellope

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Penelope is derived from the Greek name "Πηνελόπη" (Penelópē) meaning "weaver" or "duck". In Greek mythology, Penelope was the faithful wife of Odysseus who was well known for her patience and loyalty.
Popularity
The name Penelope has steadily risen in popularity over the past decade. In 2020, it was ranked as the 22nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States.

cartoon of the name Penellope
Cartoon of Penellope

Penellope Name meanings & History

Penelope is derived from the Greek name "Πηνελόπη" (Penelópē) meaning "weaver" or "duck". In Greek mythology, Penelope was the faithful wife of Odysseus who was well known for her patience and loyalty. Variant of Penelope. Penelope is a beautiful, elegant name that would be perfect for a baby girl. It's a classic name that has a rich history and strong literary associations. It's also versatile, and can be shortened to the nickname Penny if desired.

Zodiac Sign of Penellope: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Penellope:

P: Passive,Pensive,Political,Particular,Partnership

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

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

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

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate

Penellope is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Famous people named Penelope include Penelope Cruz (Spanish actress) and Penelope Wilton (English actress).