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Penney

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How to Pronounce Penney

Pronounced PEN-ee /ˈpɛn.i/High

Meaning: Penney is a spelling of Penny, the pet form of Penelope (Greek, linked to 'weaver'), and it also recalls the retailer surname.Low

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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningPenney is a spelling of Penny, the pet form of Penelope (Greek, linked to 'weaver'), and it also recalls the retailer surname.
U.S. rank (2018)#17544 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,951
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219252018

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

Penney is a spelling of Penny, short for Penelope ('weaver'). It crested near 1962 before fading (said 'PEN-ee').

It became uncommon as the plainer Penny prevailed. Cheerful, casual, and period.

Did you know? Penney was most common around 1962, when Penny and its variants were fashionable.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Penney — Variant of Penny; Greek Penelope 'weaver'

Variations

PennyPenniePenelope

Nicknames

PenNenny

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If you like Penney…

Penny— the standard spelling
Penelope— the full parent name
Jenny— a rhyming vintage -y name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Penney mean?

Penney is a spelling of Penny, short for Penelope, linked to 'weaver.'

How do you pronounce Penney?

It's said PEN-ee /ˈpɛn.i/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Penney a comeback name?

It's uncommon today; Penny or the full Penelope are more usual.

How popular is Penney?

Penney was a modest favorite around the early nineteen-sixties and has been uncommon since.

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