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Pennington

Pronunciation: [ p-EHN-ihngt-uhn ]

Boy Name #16,762 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pennington is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-EHN-ihngt-uhn.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#16,762
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Pen Pey Penie Pennie

Also a Girl Name

Pennington is also used as a girl name, ranked #25705.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennington

Is Pennington a boy or girl name?
Pennington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16762. As a girl name, it is ranked #25705. Pennington is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Pennington?
Pennington is pronounced p-EHN-ihngt-uhn.
How popular is the name Pennington?
Pennington is currently ranked #16762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Pennington?
Common nicknames for Pennington include Pen, Pey, Penie, and Pennie.
Is Pennington a common or rare name?
Pennington is an uncommon name, ranked #16762 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pennington

Pennington is a boy name .

Is Pennington a boy or girl name? Pennington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,762 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,705. Pennington is more commonly used as a boy name.

Pennington is currently ranked #16,762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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

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