Find out how popular the first name Vanelope has been for the last 11 years (from 2013 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Vanelope by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Vanelope is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Vanelope.

The history of the first name Vanelope

The name Vanelope is a relatively modern invention, appearing to be a variation of the name Penelope, which has its origins in Greek mythology. The name Penelope is derived from the Greek words 'pene' meaning thread or woven cloth, and 'lope' meaning sheath or covering, suggesting the name may have been associated with weaving or textiles.

Penelope is the name of a character in Homer's Odyssey, the wife of Odysseus who remained faithful to him during his long absence after the Trojan War. The name Vanelope, with the added prefix 'Van', seems to be a fanciful alteration of the original Greek name, likely created in more recent times as a unique variation.

The earliest recorded use of the name Vanelope is difficult to pinpoint, as it appears to be a modern coinage without a long historical lineage. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vanelope is Vanelope Grayson, an English actress born in 1875, who appeared in several silent films in the early 20th century. Another early figure was Vanelope Cartwright, a British novelist born in 1892, known for her works exploring themes of social class and gender roles.

In more recent times, Vanelope has been used as a character name in various works of fiction. Notably, the character Vanelope von Schweetz is a prominent figure in the 2012 Disney animated film "Wreck-It Ralph," voiced by actress Sarah Silverman.

Other notable individuals with the name Vanelope include Vanelope Williams, an American painter and sculptor born in 1928, known for her abstract expressionist works, and Vanelope Kingsley, a British actress born in 1946, who appeared in several television and film productions throughout her career.

While the name Vanelope may not have a long and storied history, its unique spelling and potential association with the Greek mythological figure of Penelope have contributed to its appeal as a distinctive and uncommon name choice in modern times.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Vanelope was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Vanelope, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!