Penellope

Q: How popular is the name Penellope?

Penellope is ranked #8793 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #8,793 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Penellope is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Penellope often also consider Pearl, Pearle, Pearlie .

Popularity Over Time

#8,793

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,793
Total SSA Count: 12

Alternative Spellings

Penelope #28

Nicknames

Pen Pey Penie Peneie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Penellope Ruth

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Penellope Reese

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Penellope June

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Penellope Jade

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Penellope Hannah

Timeless choice, balanced 3-2 syllable flow
Penellope Grace

Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Penellope Quinn

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Penellope Maeve

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Penellope Claire

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Penellope Rose

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penellope

Is Penellope a boy or girl name?

Penellope is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Penellope?

Penellope is currently ranked #8793 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Penellope?

Common nicknames for Penellope include Pen, Pey, Penie, and Peneie.

Is Penellope a common or rare name?

Penellope is an uncommon name, ranked #8793 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Penellope

Penellope is a girl name .

Penellope is currently ranked #8,793 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Penellope include Pen, Pey, Penie, and Peneie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Penellope include Penelope . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.