Pamelynne
Pamelynne Origin and Meaning
Pamelynne is a feminine name that emerged as an elaborate variant of Pamela, which originated as a literary name created by Sir Philip Sidney in his 16th-century pastoral romance 'Arcadia.' The unique spelling with the 'lynne' suffix appears to be a 20th-century American innovation, combining Pamela with the popular 'lynn' ending. The name Pamela itself derives from Greek elements meaning 'all honey' or 'all sweetness.' Pamelynne has always been extremely rare, likely created by parents seeking to personalize the more common Pamela. The name has a romantic, elaborate quality with its three-syllable structure and distinctive spelling. Pamelynne would have been most likely to appear during the mid-20th century when both Pamela and names ending in 'lynn' or 'lynne' were fashionable.