Penney
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Penney
Penney is a variant spelling of Penny, derived from the Old English coin "penig," ultimately from Proto-Germanic *panningaz, meaning "a small coin" or "penny." The name evolved as a given name from this monetary unit, similar to how other currency names became personal names.
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Etymology
Penney is a variant spelling of Penny, derived from the Old English coin "penig," ultimately from Proto-Germanic *panningaz, meaning "a small coin" or "penny." The name evolved as a given name from this monetary unit, similar to how other currency names became personal names.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious association; it gained popularity as a feminine given name during the 20th century and has no particular historical religious or cultural significance beyond its general English-language usage.
Penney currently ranks #17,550 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1962.
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