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Penellope

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Pronounced peh-NEL-oh-pee /pɛˈnɛl.oʊ.pi/Medium

Meaning: A double-l spelling of Penelope, from the Greek, often linked to 'weaver.' In the Odyssey, Penelope is the faithful wife of Odysseus who weaves to hold off suitors. A classic name in a modern spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Penelope: 'weaver,' the faithful wife of the Odyssey (said 'peh-NEL-oh-pee'). Classic and lyrical.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA double-l spelling of Penelope, from the Greek, often linked to 'weaver.' In the Odyssey, Penelope is the faithful wife of Odysseus who weaves to hold off suitors. A classic name in a modern spelling.
U.S. rank (2023)#8840 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720132023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Penellope is a variant of Penelope, a Greek name linked to 'weaver' and famed from the Odyssey. The extra -l is decorative; it reads classic and warm — rare in the U.S. next to Penelope (said 'peh-NEL-oh-pee').

It appears only rarely, beside the popular Penelope. Rare, classic, and lyrical.

Did you know? Penellope respells Penelope, from the Greek and often read as 'weaver' — the faithful, clever wife of Odysseus in the Odyssey, who weaves to outwit her suitors (said 'peh-NEL-oh-pee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Penellope — Penelope variant; Greek 'weaver'; Odyssey

Variations

PenelopePennelopePenelopy

Nicknames

PennyNell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Penellope mean?

Penellope is a form of Penelope, a Greek name often read as 'weaver' — the faithful wife of Odysseus in the Odyssey.

How do you pronounce Penellope?

It's said peh-NEL-oh-pee /pɛˈnɛl.oʊ.pi/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Penellope a boy or girl name?

Penellope is a girl's name.

How popular is Penellope?

Penellope is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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