PAULINA  

Gender: F
Origin: Spanish, feminine variation of PAUL
Meaning: "small"

Popularity in 2008: #587

More stylish than either Paula or Pauline, it was given a glamour gloss by model Paulina Porizkova in the nineties.

Variations:
Paulinia, Paulena, Pauleena

International Variations:
Paolina (Italian)

Paulina is being discussed in our message boards:

• Sister for Anthony & Miranda
• Poll: 2 names
• If you were having twin girls, what would u call them?
• Middle name for baby girl named Grier??
• Poll: 2 Names!!!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Paulina:

• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part I-Trailblazers
• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic