Penney as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Penney

What is the meaning of the name Penney ?

The baby name Penney is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced PEN-ee (/ˈpɛni/).

Penney is English in Origin.

Penney is an English variant spelling of Penny, the familiar short form of Penelope. Penelope derives from Greek Penelope, most often interpreted as "weaver," evoking the steadfast wife of Odysseus who unwove her loom by night. As a surname, Penney also descends from Middle English peny "coin," but as a given name it chiefly inherits Penelope’s sense of craft, fidelity, and patience.

As a first name, Penny surged in the mid-20th century across English-speaking countries and has been refreshed by Penelope’s modern revival; the Penney spelling remains rare, lending a tailored, surname-style twist. Variants and related forms include Penny, Pennie, Penni, and Pen, alongside the full forms Penelope and Penélope. The spelling may recall the retailer J. C. Penney or the song "Penny Lane," yet Penney keeps the classic meaning while offering a distinctive, slightly retro feel.