Penny Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Penny Name at a Glance

Name	Penny
Meaning	Flower. Also a diminutive of Penelope: Bobbin.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Penny Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Penny means “Flower. Also a diminutive of Penelope: Bobbin”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Penny Name Origin

Our database records Penny under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Penny a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Penny is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Penny

When considering Penny for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.