What is the meaning of the name Penelope?
The name Penelope is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means With A Web Over Her Face.
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. The most common nickname for Penelope is Penny.
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Penelope is currently #35 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Penelope is currently #25 in U.S. birthsSongs about Penelope
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