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Penelope name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Penelope mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Penelope
User Submitted Origins
Greek
72%
American
11%
French
6%
German
6%
Polish
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from the United States and Ireland agree the name Penelope means "Beautiful person" and is of Greek origin.
- According to a user from South Dakota, U.S., the name Penelope is of Greek origin and means "Nice and beautiful human".
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Penelope means "Strong and beautiful" and is of Greek origin.
- 3 people from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Penelope is of Greek origin and means "Weaver".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Penelope is of American origin and means "Gifted, laughable".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Penelope means "Gift of God".
- A submission from Oregon, U.S. says the name Penelope means "Running swan. To 'elope' means to run, and a 'pen' is the name for a female swan".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Penelope means "Queen".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Penelope means "Be you".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Pe*nel"o*pe
A genus of curassows, including the guans.
Etymology: From. L. Penelope, the wife of Ulysses, the hero of the Odyssey, Gr. Phnelo`ph
Other Dictionary Sources
- A genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds)
- (Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Πηνελόπη, possibly from πηνέλοψ (pēnélops, “duck”).
- (Greek mythology) The faithful wife of Odysseus.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
- A town in Texas.
Penelope was also found in the following language(s): Translingual and Italian
Notable Persons Named Penelope
Notable Persons Named Penelope
Penélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz is an actress and model. She has had major accomplishments since 1989. Penélope was given the name Penélope Cruz Sánchez on April 28th, 1974 in Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain.
Penelope Ann Miller
Penelope Ann Miller is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1985. Penelope was given the name Penelope Andrea Miller on January 13th, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Penelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton is an actress. She has been prominent since 1968. Penelope was given the name Penelope Alice Wilton on June 3rd, 1946 in Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
Dame Penelope Keith
Dame Penelope Keith is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1959. Dame was given the name Penelope Anne Constance Hatfield on April 2nd, 1940 in Sutton, Surrey, England.
Penelope Garcia
Penelope Garcia is a fbi technical analyst, co-communications liaisonbrown eyes, and federal bureau of investigation.
Penelope Spheeris
Penelope Spheeris is a film director, film producer, and screenwriter. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1968 to present. Penelope was born on December 2nd, 1945 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
- Penelope MitchellActress
- Penelope M. LivelyWriter
- Penelope TrunkBusinesswoman
- Viscountess Cobham Penelope
- Penelope DevereuxNoble
- Penelope HoustonMusician
- Penélope MenchacaActress
- Penelope Stout
- Penelope WensleyPublic Servant
- Penelope Barker
- Penelope HobhouseGarden Writer
- Penelope Rosemont
- Penelope Andrews
- Penelope LagosActress/model
Notable Persons With the Last Name Penelope
Notable Persons With the Last Name Penelope
Viscountess Cobham Penelope
Viscountess was given the name Penelope Ann Cooper on January 2nd, 1954.
Julia Penelope
Julia Penelope was an american author, linguist, academic, philosopher; lgbt, feminist activist, linguistics, and philosopher. Julia was given the name Julia Penelope Stanley on June 19th, 1941 in Miami. Julia is also known as Stanley and Julia Penelope. She left this life on January 19th, 2013.
Fun Facts about the name Penelope
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