Penni
Penni is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Weaver, or duck.
Origin and history
Penni is a feminine given name, functioning either as a spelling variant of Penny or a diminutive of Penelope. Derived from the Greek name Penelope, it is traditionally associated with the meaning of weaver or duck. In the United States, it enjoyed modest usage during the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a rare alternative spelling today.
Popularity in the United States
2,606 babies in the United States have been named Penni since 1880. It ranks #3461 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2082.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.2 %)
- NY (13.2 %)
- OH (13 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 211 |
| 1950-1960 | 614 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,182 |
| 1970-1980 | 419 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 44 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Fun facts
- Penni ultimately derives from Penelope, the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer's classical epic poem, the Odyssey.
- The 'i' ending gained brief popularity in the mid-20th century as a playful alternative to traditional 'y' endings.