Penelope

Girl's name

Penelope is of Greek origin, derived from the word "pēnē" meaning "thread" and "lepō" meaning "to peel."

Meaning Faithful wife of Odysseus
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 5,741
Peak year 2019

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Penelope Cruz - Actress, won an Academy Award.
  • Penelope Wilton - Actress, known for "Downton Abbey."
  • Penelope Keith - Actress, known for British TV shows.
  • Penelope Ann Miller - Actress, starred in "Carlito's Way."
  • Penelope Spheeris - Director, "Wayne's World" and "The Decline."
  • Penelope Skinner - Playwright, known for "The Village Bike."
  • Penelope Lea - Artist, known for her abstract paintings.
  • Penelope Houston - Musician, lead singer of The Avengers.
  • Penelope Lively - Author, won the Booker Prize.
  • Penelope Reed - Ballerina, principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet.

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