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Penelopi

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Pronounced puh-NEL-oh-pee /pəˈnɛl.oʊ.pi/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Penelope — from the Greek, variously 'a weaver' (linked to pene, 'a weft/thread') and 'a duck' (penelops); the faithful wife of Odysseus; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A weaver; a duck: Penelopi spells Penelope. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'puh-NEL-oh-pee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Penelope — from the Greek, variously 'a weaver' (linked to pene, 'a weft/thread') and 'a duck' (penelops); the faithful wife of Odysseus; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8802 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720112024

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

Penelopi is a spelling of Penelope — from the Greek, variously 'a weaver' (linked to pene, 'a weft/thread') and 'a duck' (penelops); the faithful wife of Odysseus (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'puh-NEL-oh-pee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Penelope. Rare in this form, a-weaver at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Penelope is Greek, variously 'a weaver' and 'a duck' (the faithful wife of Odysseus) — Penelopi is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'puh-NEL-oh-pee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Penelope — routes layered

Variations

PenelopePennelopePenelopie

Nicknames

Penny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Penelopi mean?

Penelopi spells Penelope — Greek, variously 'a weaver' and 'a duck' (Odysseus's wife); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Penelopi?

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

Is Penelopi a boy or girl name?

Penelopi is a girl's name.

How popular is Penelopi?

Penelopi is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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