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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Penelope
Greek
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Usage of the Name Penelope
English, Greek Mythology
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Meaning of the Name Penelope
The name Penelope is close to the Greek word "penelops" meaning "duck", but it is usually considered to be a combination of the Greek words "pene" - "threads, web" and "ops" - "eye, face", which is appropriate for a weaver.
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Famous Bearers
In Greek mythology, Penelope was the wife of the king of Ithaca, Odysseus (Ulysses in Roman mythology).
Bearers of the name include Penelope Delta (1874 - 1941), a Greek author;
Penelope Spheeris (born 1945), an American director, producer, and screenwriter;
Penelope Milford (born 1948), an American actress;
Penelope Houston (born 1958), an American singer and songwriter;
Penelope Ann Miller (born 1964), an American actress.
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