Pennie
Pennie Origin and Meaning
Pennie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Penn or Pennington, though it's more commonly used as a feminine variant of Penny (itself a nickname for Penelope). As a boy's name, Pennie has Scottish and English roots, potentially derived from place names referring to 'enclosure' or 'hill.' The spelling with an '-ie' ending adds a distinctive touch to this short, friendly name. While relatively uncommon for boys in contemporary usage, Pennie has a cheerful, approachable quality that fits modern trends toward softer-sounding male names. The name may also function as a surname-turned-first-name, reflecting the trend of using family surnames as given names. Pennie's simple phonetics and familiar sound make it accessible despite its relative rarity for boys.