Pammela Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Variant of Pamela, meaning 'all sweetness'.
Meaning of the Name Pammela
Pammela is a variant of Pamela, which is derived from the Greek name Pamele, meaning 'all sweetness'. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek mythological figure Pamelos, who was known for her gentle and kind nature. Pamela became popular in the English-speaking world after the 16th century, thanks to Sir Philip Sidney's pastoral romance 'Arcadia', which featured a character named Pamela. The name Pammela has a similar meaning and is often chosen for its feminine and sweet connotations.
Popularity of the Name Pammela
The popularity for the name Pammela peaked in popularity in the year 1965 with 6 births, which ranked number 9,349 out of 10,837 unique names for that year. Pammela had the most female births in 1965 with 6, which ranked number 5,812 out of 7,535 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Pammela
Popularity of Pammela by State
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