♀ Name Penny

Q: What does the name Penny mean?

Penny presumably means 'weaver' (from ancient Greek 'pḗnē/πήνη' = thread/weft + 'lépein/λέπειν' = to peel/ to tear off or 'óps/ὄψ' = eye/face). Besides, the ancient Greek word 'pēnélops/πηνέλοψ' is a term for a type of duck, the 'Eurasian wigeon'.

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Penny is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Penny come from?

Penny is an English short form of Penelope, which is a name from Greek mythology.

What does the name Penny mean?

Penny presumably means “weaver” (from ancient Greek “pḗnē/πήνη” = thread/weft + “lépein/λέπειν” = to peel/ to tear off or “óps/ὄψ” = eye/face). Besides, the ancient Greek word “pēnélops/πηνέλοψ” is a term for a type of duck, the “Eurasian wigeon”.

Pronunciation of Penny

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Popularity of the name Penny

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