Penne
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Penne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 346 babies have been named Penne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Penne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,010 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,010
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"invented ornate feminine name"
#48,077 in US
Latin origin
"divine, goddess of the moon and hunt"
#48,041 in US
Irish via Hebrew origin
"God is gracious"
#47,830 in US
African-American origin
"modern invented name"
#47,932 in US
Latin origin
"winged, nourished"
#47,851 in US
Old English origin
"bright woodland clearing, shire meadow"
#48,101 in US
Irish/Latin origin
"beloved friend, dear one"
#48,039 in US
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About the Name Penne
Penne is a girl name .
Penne is currently ranked #48,010 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Penne include Pen, Pey, Peie, and Penkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Penne include Penny . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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