Penelope

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At a glance

Penelope is the #185 dog name in our records and #63 for cats. About 1 in 500 female dogs is called Penelope, and the name is steady.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Penelope?

#185dog name of 19,856
1 in 500female dogs
863dogs in the records
#63cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 97%Boys 0%Not recorded 3%

100% girls · 0% boys among 839 dogs with a recorded sex

Penelope over the years

Steady
011.222.52013: 11.0, 2014: 13.5, 2015: 13.7, 2016: 19.5, 2017: 12.4, 2018: 9.5, 2019: 14.4, 2020: 10.9, 2021: 12.3, 2022: 7.1, 2023: 4.7, 2024: 16.72013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Penelope per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Penelope

PenelopyPenny LanePenguinPeanutsPeanucklePennylainPenachePending

Questions

Is Penelope a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (100% female).

How popular is Penelope for dogs?

Penelope is the #185 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 863 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Penelope?

Penelope is said in 4 syllables: Pe·nel·o·pe. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Penelope?

Penelopy, Penny Lane and Penguin sound similar.

What breeds are often named Penelope?

Dachshunds, Chihuahuas and Labrador Retrievers are the breeds most often called Penelope.

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