Pauley
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- Name
- Pauley
- Gender
- Girl name
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Pauley is a relatively rare English variant of the name Pauli. Its roots trace back to the Roman surname Paulus.
What does the name Pauley mean?
The first name Pauley is regarded as a rare English form of Pauli and originates from the Roman surname Paulus. It translates to 'the small one', 'the tiny one', and 'the younger one'. The origin of this name is Latin, derived from the word parvus or paulus, which means 'small', 'little', 'tiny', and 'humble'. Related variants include Paula, Paule, Pauletta, Paulette, Pauleen, Paulien, Paulett, and Paulana. The name gained worldwide recognition through the veneration of Saint Apostle Paulus, whose feast day is celebrated on June 29.
Where does the name Pauley come from?
The name Pauley has a Latin origin and means 'the small one'. The Latin
How do you pronounce Pauley?
Pauley is pronounced like 'Pauli', with the emphasis on the first syllable.
When is the name day of Pauley?
The name day for Pauley is celebrated on January 26.
Popularity
In Germany, Pauley is a rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2014 at 4,003rd. In the last ten years, Pauley has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, resulting in a position of 9,317 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.
Similar first names
Famous people
- Pauley Perrette (She plays Abigail Sciuto in the US television series NCIS)
Frequently asked questions about the name Pauley
What is the origin of the name Pauley?
The name Pauley has Latin roots and is derived from the word 'parvus' or 'paulus', meaning 'small' or 'little'.
What does the first name Pauley mean?
Pauley is regarded as a rare English form of Pauli and means 'the small one', 'the tiny one', or 'the younger one'.
How popular is the name Pauley?
Pauley is a rather rare name used in the English-speaking world, but it does not rank among the most common first names.