Question 1

What are nicknames for Penelope?

Accepted Answer

Nicknames for Penelope include Penny, Poppy and Pen. Pen keeps the opening of Penelope in a shorter written form.

Question 2

What does the name Penelope mean?

Accepted Answer

Penelope is a name of Greek origin: traditionally "weaver," after the wife in the Odyssey who unwove her loom each night to hold off suitors, though the root may be an old word for a duck; four syllables of loyal, literary charm that clip to Penny and Poppy. See the full Penelope page for its popularity history.