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Penelope

β€œWeaver” β€” Greek

GirlGreek4 syllablesCurrent rank #28 (2024)

About Penelope

Bursting with mythological wonder and vintage charm, Penelope is a stunningly elegant Greek girl's name. Meaning "weaver," it spins a beautiful tapestry of classical sophistication and playful energy.

Quick Facts

GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Pronunciationpuh-NEL-uh-pee
Syllables4

Nicknames for Penelope

PenePenPeniePenyNelope

Popularity in the U.S.

Penelope ranks #28 in U.S. SSA 2024 girls data with 5,741 births..

Current #285Y -15%Peak 2019
5.5K6K6.5K151617181920212223242015: 5,949 births2016: 6,391 births2017: 6,657 births2018: 6,512 births2019: 6,715 births2020: 6,099 births2021: 6,364 births2022: 6,424 births2023: 6,065 births2024: 5,741 births

Penelope had 5,741 births in 2024.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Claire
  • Penelope June

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Penelope mean?

Penelope is commonly linked to the meaning Weaver and is associated with Greek roots.

Is Penelope a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Penelope ranks #28 in U.S. SSA 2024 girls data with 5,741 births..

How is Penelope pronounced?

A common pronunciation is puh-NEL-uh-pee.

What are common nicknames for Penelope?

Popular nicknames include Pene, Pen, Penie, Peny, Nelope.