What origin is the name Pennelope?

Pennelope comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Pennelope — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Pennelope

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pennelope

Pennelope

Girl

English

4 syllables

Pennelope is an English girl's name meaning "Resembling a duck ; in mythology , the faithful wife of odysseus".

Pennelope is a girl name of English origin meaning "Resembling a duck ; in mythology , the faithful wife of odysseus". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Resembling a duck ; in mythology , the faithful wife of odysseus

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Pennelope mean?

Pennelope is a girl name of English origin meaning "Resembling a duck ; in mythology , the faithful wife of odysseus".

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