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Pamela

Name Meaning:

Literary name possibly coined by Sir Philip Sidney, perhaps from Greek 'pan meli' (πᾶν μέλι) meaning "all honey" or "all sweetness." Popularized by Richardson's novel "Pamela."

Noteable Namesakes

Pamela Anderson (Actress); Pamela Harriman (Ambassador); Pamela Stephenson (Psychologist/Comedian); Pamela (Novel by Richardson)

Origin

Greek/Literary

Popularity

US: Unranked, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Pam; Pammy; Mel

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