Penny
Penny originated as a diminutive of Penelope, the faithful wife in Greek mythology, though it also references the copper coin. The name carries meanings of weaver and faithfulness from its Greek roots.
Current Popularity
#747 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Very easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well as both a full name and nickname for Penelope
- •Has a friendly, approachable quality that ages well
- •Strong vintage revival appeal in recent years
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Famous People
Penny Marshall
Actress and director
Penny Wong
Australian politician and senator
Penny Lancaster
Model and television personality
Penny Hardaway
NBA player (male, but notable bearer)
Statistics
100,247
Total births since 1880
1963
Peak year
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