The name Penelope means With A Web Over Her Face and is of Greek origin. Penelope is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for girls.
Actresses with the name Penelope include Penelope Cruz and Penelope Ann Miller. Penelope Delta was a Greek writer and Penelope Fitzgerald was an English actress and mistress of King Edward VIII.
In Greek mythology, Penelope was the faithful wife of Odysseus and the mother of the god Pan. Other fictional characters include Penelope Clearwater in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Penelope Garcia is a character on the TV show, Criminal Minds.
Stats for the Name Penelope
Penelope is currently #35 on the Baby Names popularity charts Penelope is currently #22 in U.S. birthsSongs about Penelope
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Le Voyage de Penelope - Air
Penelope - Great Big Sea
Penelope - of Montreal
Penelope - Pinback, Saosin, PlayRadioPlay!
Baby Names Tip: If you're expecting multiples, try not to make the names too matchy-matchy. After all, they're going to have to share their appearance, birthdays, clothes, and many other things! They shouldn't have to share their names, too.
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