Pamela

All sweetness

girlGreek

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Pamela meaning & origin

Pamela is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "All sweetness". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

PAM-eh-lah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Pamela. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

PamPammy

Middle Name Ideas

  • Pamela Sue
  • Pamela Marie
  • Pamela Ann
  • Pamela Lynn

Famous Namesakes

  • Pamela Anderson (actress)
  • Pam Beesly (The Office)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pamela

What does the name Pamela mean?

Pamela is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "All sweetness". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Pamela?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is PAM-eh-lah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Pamela?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Pamela. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Pamela?

Ideas to try include Pam, Pammy. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Pamela?

Try Pamela Sue, Pamela Marie, Pamela Ann, Pamela Lynn aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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