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Penelope

"Weaver, with a web over her face"

Ranked #11935 for girls

About the Name Penelope

Meaning

Weaver, with a web over her face

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

P

Boy Rank

#11935

Girl Rank

#28

Penelope is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Weaver, with a web over her face" and Currently ranked #11935 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

#4758
1950
#2870
1960
#1754
1970
#611
1980
#794
1990
#5677
2000
#47634
2010
#30769
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

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Quick Facts

Syllables
4
Letters
8
Starts with
P
Origin
Greek

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