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Girl Name

Penelope

"Weaver, with a web over her face"

Ranked #23 for girls

About the Name Penelope

Meaning

Weaver, with a web over her face

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

P

Girl Rank

#23

Penelope is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Weaver, with a web over her face" and is currently ranked #23 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1970
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1980
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1990
#155
2000
#28
2010
#23
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Penelope

  • PC Penelope Cruz

Names Similar to Penelope

Phoebe

Girl

Bright, radiant, shining one

Greek #111

Pearl

Girl

Precious gem from the sea

English

Poppy

Girl

Red flower, from the poppy plant

English #132
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Quick Facts

Syllables
4
Letters
8
Starts with
P
Origin
Greek

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