80+ Cute and Funny Nicknames for Penelope

A name like Penelope is classic and timeless, but it can be a mouthful.

In this article, we have listed all the good nicknames for Penelope we know, so if you don’t feel like calling her Penelope, you will find acceptable alternatives.

However, before we list all the other names you can call someone named Penelope, let’s examine the origin of the name, Penelope.

Penelope pronounced Pe-nel-a-pee has its origins in Greek mythology. In the Odyssey, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, who faithfully waited for his return for 20 years. Penelope means “weaver” in Greek, and the name Penelope symbolizes commitment, loyalty, and wisdom.

While Odysseus was away, one of the tricks Penelope employed in tricking her unyielding suitors was to pretend to be weaving a burial shroud for Odysseus’s elderly father, Laertes, claiming that she will choose a suitor when she has finished. She weaved all day, and at night, she undid it, only to start again in the morning.

Short Penelope Nicknames

So, what are the popular Penelope nicknames?

1. Elle
2. Ellie
3. Eppie
4. Pe
5. Pie
6. Pip
7. Pippi
8. Pia
9. Oppy
10. Pipa
11. Popi
12. Pippa
13. Peeps
14. Pen
15. Pena
16. Penna
17. Nell
18. Nellie
19. Pen-pen
20. Lopi
21. Lala
22. Lola
23. Lollie
24. Lope
25. Poe
26. PJ – This is using the initials of the first name and middle name. For example, Penelope Jane.

Cute Penelope Nicknames

If you need cute nicknames for someone named Penelope, here are some cute Penelope nicknames:

27. Penny – More popular because of the Big Bang Theory character.
28. Lupe – From the Tv show, One day at a time.
29. Lupita – From the Tv show, One day at a time.
30. Peepee
31. Pippin
32. Penalapie
33. Nellopie
34. Pilliopino
35. Pepper
36. Cantalope
37. P-pie
38. Poppy – Similar to the poppy flower.
39. Ploppy
40. Elope
41. Lopey
42. Loopie
43. Lopes
44. Popaki
45. Penay
46. Posy
47. Polly
48. Pixie – Unexpected but cute.
49. Poops – I guess the “s” added makes it sound better.
50. Sweet P
51. Henny Penny
52. Peeny ah lope
53. Poppet
54. Peeny
55. Lenny
56. Nell Bell
57. Nellie Bellie
58. Nellypipi
59. Lollipop
60. Pepsi – Another food-inspired nickname.
61. Punky
62. Penge
63. Pennylope
64. Plum
65. Sweet Pea
66. Peanut – Penelope becomes P, P becomes Pea, Pea becomes Peanut.

Penelope Variations and Similar Names

Here are some international variations of the name, Penelope. These are also great nicknames for Penelope:

67. Penina
68. Penelopa – Spanish
69. Pelcha
70. Peneli
71. Pipitsa
72. Pinelopi – Greek
73. Pelcia – Polish
74. Pepelope – French
75. Peniel – Hebrew and a masculine form

Famous People Named Penelope

Famous people are a popular source of nicknames, and Penelope is a popular female name in the United States. Here are some famous people named Penelope:

76. Penelope Cruz – Spanish actress
77. Penny Jamieson – Female Bishop of Dunedin in the Anglican Church of New Zealand from 1989 to 2004
78. Penelope “Penny” Oleksiak – Canadian swimmer
79. Penelope Disick – Kourtney Kardashian and Scotts Disick, daughter
80. Penelope Houston – American singer-songwriter
81. Penelope “Penny” Heyns – South African Olympic swimmer
82. Penelope – Harry Porter’s friend is also a famous fictitious character

If you know any excellent Penelope nicknames, be a dear and add them in the comment sections.