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Penelope
say it pay-nay-lop
What Penelope means
- French and Greek possibly weaver; faithful wife of Odysseus debated Greek myth: Penelope, faithful wife of Odysseus
- Greek possibly 'weaver' or 'duck'; faithful wife of Odysseus debated Greek myth: Penelope, faithful wife of Odysseus
- Greek perhaps 'weaver' or 'duck' debated Greek myth: faithful wife of Odysseus
How popular it is
In the top 100 in 7 countries.
Its use is rising over the last ten years.
- no. 7 in Guernsey (2021)
- no. 26 in the US (2024)
- no. 33 in England & Wales (2024)
- no. 39 in Australia (2024)
- no. 51 in New Zealand (2023)
- no. 61 in Ontario & Quebec (2020)
- no. 79 in Scotland (2025)
- no. 120 in Northern Ireland (2025)
In the United States it was most popular around 2020.
Other forms
Penny, Pinelopi
Names with a similar meaning
Amelia Harper Parker Ida Remi Amelie Amalia Remy Piper Emerson Taylor Bailey
Penelope in stories
- The Odyssey: Penelope, Odysseus's faithful, clever wife
- Bridgerton: Penelope Featherington, the secret Lady Whistledown