Penny Pet Name
Penny is a popular pet name, especially for dogs. Find out what Penny means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Penny at a glance
How popular is Penny as a pet name?
Penny is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#18
Dog Name
#60
Cat Name
4,919
Pet Records
Penny pet name popularity over time
Is Penny a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Penny is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Penny more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Penny?
Based on the available breed data, Penny appears among:
What does the name Penny mean?
Penny means "Weaver, thread" and comes from Greek (Greek).
The name is associated with classic, human, short, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Penny nicknames
Penny as a human name
Penny is also used as a human name. Ranked #69 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)
Famous pets named Penny
Name insights for Penny
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2004 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
4,919
Last updated
2026-09-16