Penny

Pronunciation: [ p-EHN-ee ]

Boy Name #13,663 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Penny is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-EHN-ee.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,663
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Penn #2952

Nicknames

Pen Pey Penie

Also a Girl Name

Penny is also used as a girl name, ranked #746.

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Similar Names

Pearl Pearle Pearlie Peggy Permelia Penelope Peter Perry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penny

Is Penny a boy or girl name?

Penny is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13663. As a girl name, it is ranked #746. Penny is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Penny?

Penny is pronounced p-EHN-ee.

How popular is the name Penny?

Penny is currently ranked #13663 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Penny?

Common nicknames for Penny include Pen, Pey, and Penie.

Is Penny a common or rare name?

Penny is an uncommon name, ranked #13663 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Penny

Penny is a boy name .

Is Penny a boy or girl name? Penny is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,663 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #746. Penny is more commonly used as a girl name.

Penny is currently ranked #13,663 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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