Pamela
Pamela is an girl name of English (literary) origin, meaning “Possibly 'all honey'”.
| Meaning | Possibly 'all honey' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English (literary) |
| Pronunciation | PAM-uh-luh |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Pamela
Pamela was coined by the Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney for a princess in his prose romance Arcadia, written in the 1580s. He may have built it from the Greek pan, 'all', and meli, 'honey', giving 'all sweetness', though he never explained it. Samuel Richardson's best-selling novel Pamela (1740) made it widely known, and it became a very popular name in the twentieth century.
Is Pamela a religious name?
Pamela is a literary invention with no religious background.
How popular is Pamela?
Very popular from the 1940s to the 1960s; uncommon for babies today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pamela mean?
Pamela means 'Possibly 'all honey''. It is of English (literary) origin.
Does Pamela have a religious meaning?
Pamela is a literary invention with no religious background.
How do you pronounce Pamela?
Pamela is pronounced PAM-uh-luh.
Is Pamela a boy or girl name?
Pamela is usually a girl name.