Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. PEHN-ee  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Diminutive of Penelope. It can also be given in reference to the copper coin (a British pound or an American dollar are worth 100 of them), derived from Old English penning.

Related Names

VariantsPen, Pene
Other Languages & CulturesPénélope(French) Pinelopi(Greek) Penelope(Greek Mythology) Penélope(Portuguese) Penélope(Spanish)
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Entry updated April 23, 2024