The usual meaning is weaver duck some bird It should be noted that the second part of the name could be from the Pre-Greek suffix -elōps -έλωψ often used for predatory animals.

Meaning of the name penelope. Meaning History Probably derived from Greek πηνέλοψ penelops a type of duck. It is derived from the Greek word Pēnelopē and was borne in Greek mythology by the wife of Odysseus who patiently anticipated his return for twenty solid years. August 15 2017.

From Fionnghuala or Fionnuala. She demonstrates perseverance and is mostly known as Ulises wife. Actresses with the name Penelope include Penelope Cruz and Penelope Ann Miller.

The second spiritual meaning of Penelope is duck. Meaning of name Penelope Meaning of baby name Penelope. Penelope Name Meaning and History.

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Penelope is. Penelope is a name from Greek mythology. Believed to be from the Greek penelops a type of duck.

Some believe it is derived from the Greek penelops a kind of duck since Penelope was said to have been exposed to die as an infant and was fed and protected by a duck. The name Penelope is the name of a girl of Greek origin meaning weaver. It has two possible origin stories Keith Penelope or is derived from the Greek pēnē meaning the thread of a reel reel or penelops a type of duck.

Penelope wife of Odysseus fended off suitors by weaving during the day and unraveling at night a tapestry she said had to be completed before she would wed another husband. In Homers Odyssey Penelope is Ulysses wife who keeps her suitors under control in. It is one of the nicest names there is and it means Weaver.