Pamela
PAM-uh-luh
Popularity
#2161
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
596,378
Peak Year
#27,399 in 1954
First Recorded
1895
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Pamela was invented by the poet Sir Philip Sidney for his poem Arcadia. The meaning is debated, but possibly 'all honey' from Greek roots.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Pamela Anderson
Canadian-American actress and model.
Pamela Adlon
American actress, voice actress, writer, producer, and director.
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