Penelope

Origine et signification de Penelope

Penelope derives from the Greek Pēnelópē, perhaps from pḗnē, 'weft, thread' — thus 'weaver'. In the Odyssey she is Odysseus's faithful wife who, weaving and unweaving her cloth, awaits her husband's return for twenty years: an eternal symbol of fidelity and patient cunning. Found in the English-speaking world, Italy, Spain (Penélope) and Greece, it blends classical allure with character. Prized for its mythological elegance and rich sound, it is a refined, meaningful choice.

Variantes dans le monde

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Personnalités célèbres

• Penélope Cruz— actrice
• Penelope Fitzgerald— écrivain