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Pennie

♀ Girl

Pronounced PEN-ee /ˈpɛn.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Penelope — from the Greek, variously 'a weaver' (from pene, 'a weft/thread') or linked to penelops (a duck); the faithful wife of OdysseusLow

In 30 seconds: A weaver; faithful: Pennie forms Penelope. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'PEN-ee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA short form of Penelope — from the Greek, variously 'a weaver' (from pene, 'a weft/thread') or linked to penelops (a duck); the faithful wife of Odysseus
U.S. rank (2024)#10054 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,798

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196318822024

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

Pennie is a short form of Penelope — from the Greek, variously 'a weaver' (from pene, 'a weft/thread') or linked to penelops (a duck); the faithful wife of Odysseus. A crisp, classic name (said 'PEN-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage short form. Rare on its own, a-weaver at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Penelope is variously 'a weaver' in Greek (the faithful wife of Odysseus) — Pennie is a short form, crisp and friendly (said 'PEN-ee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Penelope — Greek; routes layered

Variations

PennyPenniPenelope

Nicknames

Pen

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If you like Pennie…

Penny— a kin spelling
Penelope— the source name
Bonnie— a fellow -ie vintage girls' name
Maisie— echoes that soft -ie sound
Lexie— echoes that soft -ie sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pennie mean?

Pennie is a short form of Penelope — Greek, variously 'a weaver' (from pene, 'a thread'); the faithful wife of Odysseus.

How do you pronounce Pennie?

It's said PEN-ee /ˈpɛn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pennie a boy or girl name?

Pennie is a girl's name.

How popular is Pennie?

Pennie is a very rare name in the U.S.

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