What does the name Penelope mean?

Penelope means weaver; duck. Wife of Odysseus.

Where does the name Penelope come from?

Penelope is a girl name of Greek origin.

Is Penelope a boy or a girl name?

Penelope is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Penelope are girls and 0% are boys.

How popular is the name Penelope in 2023?

Penelope ranks #23 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2019 with 6,734 babies.

How do you pronounce Penelope?

Penelope is pronounced peh-NEL-oh-pee (4 syllables).

What are common spellings of Penelope?

Penelope is also written as Penny.

A name from Greek · Girl

Penelope

Weaver; duck. Wife of Odysseus.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

97,495 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

6,068 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

PWeaver; duck. Wife of Odysseus.

Variants & spellings

1 ways to spell "Penelope".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Penny Most common

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Penelope.

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Penelope Cruz (actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Penelope.

What does the name Penelope mean?: Penelope means weaver; duck. Wife of Odysseus.
Where does the name Penelope come from?: Penelope is a girl name of Greek origin.
Is Penelope a boy or a girl name?: Penelope is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Penelope are girls and 0% are boys.
How popular is the name Penelope in 2023?: Penelope ranks #23 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2019 with 6,734 babies.
How do you pronounce Penelope?: Penelope is pronounced peh-NEL-oh-pee (4 syllables).
What are common spellings of Penelope?: Penelope is also written as Penny.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.