Penelope

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

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.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Penelope

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Penelope

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Penelope