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Origin & history of Pamella1
Greek / Literary roots
Pamella is a spelling variant of Pamela, a name coined in the sixteenth century by English poet Sir Philip Sidney from the Greek pan (all) and meli (honey), meaning all sweetness. Samuel Richardsons 1740 novel Pamela popularized the name across the English-speaking world. The Pamella spelling, with the double-l, became a fashionable American variant in the mid-twentieth century. Pamella peaked in 1954 alongside the broader Pamela naming wave.
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Root name
The root form of Pamella is
Pamela — meaning All sweetness, all honey.
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Modern usage
Pamella remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Pamella?
1954
peak year
Today, Pamella is a rare name in U.S. records with about 5 babies named Pamella each year. At its height in 1954, Pamella reached #766 nationally — 149 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1950s. In all, around 3,166 babies have been registered as Pamella since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
149
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #766)
(ranked #766)
5
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
50
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
3,166
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Pamella6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
P7
A1
M4
E5
L3
L3
A1
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Pamella❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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