Penelope

peh-NEL-oh-pee
Weaver; faithful wife
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Overview

Penelope is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning “Weaver; faithful wife”. It sits off the mainstream charts — a quieter, distinctive choice. Notable namesakes include Penelope (the Odyssey), Penélope Cruz.

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Meaning

Weaver; faithful wife

Origin

Greek

The story

Odysseus's clever, patient wife who wove and unwove a shroud to outwit her suitors.

Famous people named Penelope

Nicknames

Penny, Nell

Numerology

7

The name Penelope carries numerology number 7. (For entertainment.)

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