Penelope

"Weaver"

♀ Female · Greek
mythological literary trending

📖 About Penelope

Penelope was the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, famous for weaving and unweaving a shroud to delay her suitors. The name has surged in popularity since the 2000s, particularly in the US and Latin America.

📍 Details

  • OriginGreek
  • Gender♀ Female
  • MeaningWeaver
  • Name DayMay 5

🔀 Variants & Related Names

⭐ Famous People

  • Penélope Cruz
  • Penelope Fitzgerald

📊 Popularity Over Time

🇺🇸 United States

2000s
#200
2010s
#26
2020s
#22

🇦🇺 Australia

2010s
#35
2020s
#28