Butterfly; a weaver of thread
A modern variant of Penelope, likely influenced by the character Vanellope von Schweetz. It combines the classic Greek roots of Penelope, meaning weaver, with a playful, contemporary phonetic twist.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Vanelope in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A glitchy racer and princess in a candy-themed video game · Wreck-It Ralph