Pollyanna
pol-ee-AN-uh
Popularity
#8284
Letters
9
Syllables
4
Origin
English
Total Births
1,110
Peak Year
#53 in 1964
First Recorded
1914
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A portmanteau of Polly, a diminutive of Mary, and Anna, from Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning 'grace.' It is famously associated with the optimistic character.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Pollyanna
Fictional character from Eleanor H. Porter's novel, known for optimism.
Personality Traits
Want to explore Pollyanna further?
Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Pollyanna.
More Names to Explore
View allEvelyn
English
Meaning
Evelyn is of English origin, derived from a surname which itself comes from the French name Aveline, possibly derived from 'avis' meaning 'bird'.
Harper
English
Meaning
Harper is an English occupational surname turned first name, originally denoting someone who played the harp.
Hazel
English
Meaning
Refers to the hazel tree, known for its nuts.