Pamela

Meaning & origin

Pamela is a female name of English origin, conveying the idea of sweetness or being "all honey." It was coined by the poet Sir Philip Sidney for his work Arcadia in the late 16th century, then popularized by Samuel Richardson's novel Pamela in the 18th century. The name reached its greatest popularity in many English-speaking countries during the 1950s and 1960s, after first becoming established in England and Wales in the 1930s. In Scotland and France, its peak came later, notably in the 1980s. Today, Pamela no longer appears in national popularity rankings. Common short forms include Pam and Pammy. Notable bearers of the name include the actresses Pamela Anderson, Pam Grier, Pam Dawber, and Pamela Reed.

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Famous people with the first name Pamela

• Pamela Anderson Writer
• Pamela Adlon Writer
• Pamela Harriman American diplomat of English origin
• Pamela Smart American criminals
• Pamela Bach American film actress
• Pamela Des Barres Writer
• Pamela Stephenson New Zealand actress
• Pamela Mason Actor

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