Penny

Female

What does Penny mean?

a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit

What's the origin of Penny?

English

How is Penny pronounced?

ˈpɛni

What does it say about you to have a cat named Penny?

There are many possible interpretations to what naming a cat Penny might say about a person. Some people might think that the person is very organized and has a lot of focus. Others might think that the person is very creative and has a lot of imagination.

Is Penny a good cat name?

Penny has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Penny is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Penny is found in these categories:

cute cat names
cute

This moniker evokes a playful, small, and shiny copper coin.

ginger cat names
ginger

Penny matches their shiny, copper-colored fur perfectly!

irish cat names
irish

No direct connection between "Penny" and Irish culture or language exists.

spooky cat names
spooky

She's named after a haunted doll from horror lore.

traditional cat names
traditional

Popular for decades, it's often chosen for its cute, classic charm.

playful cat names
playful

Shiny coins spin and twirl, just like frisky felines chasing their tails.

nerdy cat names
nerdy

She's named after a Big Bang Theory scientist!

skinny cat names
skinny

Penny suggests thinness, like the slimness of a coin.

tortoiseshell cat names
tortoiseshell

Their fur matches the coppery hues found in a shiny penny.

Popularity

Based on likes, Penny ranks #34 with users of MeowNames.com.

Penny is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Penny is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Penny was, over the past 30 days, the 172nd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of May 2024, Penny is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Penny was viewed 19 times, and liked 6 times.

Cat names like Penny:

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Meaning: Beautiful, charming, delightful.
Meaning: any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

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