All about the name PENELLOPE

Meaning, origin, history.

Penelope, of Greek origin, signifies 'weaver'. In Homer's epic Odyssey, it is the name of Odysseus' faithful wife who awaited his return for twenty years. The name gained prominence in the Victorian era and has since been associated with intellect and elegance.

See also

Greek
Greece

Popularity of the name PENELLOPE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Penelope has seen a varied number of newborns each year, with the highest being 16 in 2017 and the lowest 5 in 2021. Over these ten years, there have been a total of 92 baby girls named Penelope."

Name variation PENELLOPE.