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Penny Baker

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Personal Details

Given Name
Penny
Surname
Baker

The Name Penny

Origin
English
Meaning
English name derived from the word for a coin, or a diminutive of Penelope.
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The Baker Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
One who bakes bread or cakes professionally.
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Source

Library of Congress

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