Pénélope
/P-N-L-AA-P-EH/
Weaver, the French form of Penelope, from Greek, a name bound to the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove and unwove her web for years to hold off suitors. It has become an emblem of patience, cunning, and unwavering loyalty, the devotion that waits and endures.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Pénélope is a Christian girl name of French origin, meaning “Weaver, the French form of Penelope, from Greek, a name bound to the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove and unwove her web for years to hold off suitors. It has become an emblem of patience, cunning, and unwavering loyalty, the devotion that waits and endures.”.
Pénélope is a girl's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Weaver, the French form of Penelope, from Greek, a name bound to the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove and unwove her web for years to hold off suitors. It has become an emblem of patience, cunning, and unwavering loyalty, the devotion that waits and endures." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among French, European families, Pénélope carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Pénélope
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Pénélope lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Pénélope's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Pénélope's saint & feast day →What does Pénélope's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Pénélope resonates in either tradition.
Pénélope's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Pénélope's full reading →
Does Pénélope go with your family's names?
Pénélope breaks into 6 sounds: /P-N-L-AA-P-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Pénélope sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Pénélope beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Pénélope — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Pénélope
If Pénélope resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in French families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Love cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Pénélope
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Common questions about Pénélope
What does the name Pénélope mean?
Pénélope means "Weaver, the French form of Penelope, from Greek, a name bound to the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove and unwove her web for years to hold off suitors. It has become an emblem of patience, cunning, and unwavering loyalty, the devotion that waits and endures.." It is a girl name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Pénélope a boy or girl name?
Pénélope is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Pénélope?
Pénélope is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Pénélope a Christian name?
Yes. Pénélope is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Pénélope mean in French?
Pénélope originates from French, where it means "Weaver, the French form of Penelope, from Greek, a name bound to the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove and unwove her web for years to hold off suitors. It has become an emblem of patience, cunning, and unwavering loyalty, the devotion that waits and endures.."
What are common nicknames for Pénélope?
Common short forms of Pénélope include Pene, Peni.
What is the numerology of Pénélope?
Pénélope has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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