Female Name
Pauletta
pɔ.ˈlɛt.ə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -etta
feminine forms
Squishmallows
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
47/100
Meaning & Etymology
Pauletta is a Latinate feminine diminutive of Paul, often used as a given name. It carries the meaning of 'small' or 'humble', derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means 'small' or 'humble'. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in regions influenced by Latin and Christian traditions.
Etymology
Original Form:
Paulus
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Latin 'Paulus' to the feminine diminutive 'Pauletta', reflecting a trend in Latin-derived languages to create feminine forms of masculine names.
Source:
Latin