Meaning: Meaning uncertain; possibly a kind of duck or a weaving-related compound
The story
Penelope is the name of Odysseus’s wife in Greek epic. Weaver reflects her famous story and one proposed etymology, but another explanation connects the name with a type of duck; the original meaning is unsettled.
Nicknames
- Penny
- Nell
- Pen
- Poppy
Famous namesakes
- Penélope CruzActor
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Origins
Penelope comes from Greek.
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