Pennelope

Q: How popular is the name Pennelope?

Pennelope is ranked #9412 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #9,412 Most Popular Hidden Gem 9 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Popularity Over Time

#9,412

Current Rank

Peaked 1952 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #9,412
Total SSA Count: 12

Alternative Spellings

Penny #746

Nicknames

Pen Pey Penie Pennie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Pennelope Hannah

Timeless choice, balanced 3-2 syllable flow
Pennelope Quinn

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Pennelope Ruth

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Pennelope Reese

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Pennelope Maeve

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Pennelope Rose

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Pennelope Jade

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Pennelope Grace

Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Pennelope June

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Pennelope Claire

Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennelope

Is Pennelope a boy or girl name?

Pennelope is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Pennelope?

Pennelope is currently ranked #9412 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Pennelope?

Common nicknames for Pennelope include Pen, Pey, Penie, and Pennie.

Is Pennelope a common or rare name?

Pennelope is an uncommon name, ranked #9412 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pennelope

Pennelope is a girl name .

Pennelope is currently ranked #9,412 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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