Small, humble; Latin origin meaning "modest" and "unassuming"
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Pauline is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Small, humble; Latin origin meaning "modest" and "unassuming"". Listed origin: French.
paw-LEEN
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Pauline is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Small, humble; Latin origin meaning "modest" and "unassuming"". Listed origin: French.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is paw-LEEN. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Pauline. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Pau, PA. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Pauline Rose, Pauline Grace, Pauline Marie, Pauline Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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