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nn for Pamela

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Mish85 · 24/02/2020 12:23

What would be a good nn for Pamela? There's Pam of course, but wondering what else could work? Do you think it's a stretch when people nn names not obvious to its source? It's a family name so would be great to have as first name, but wondering if there's a way to make it more unique. Could a Pamela have a nn such as Polly or Pearl? Thanks 😊

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Theworldisfullofgs · 24/02/2020 21:32

Please don't pick a nickname that's really different to the name. It's like being two different people.

MimiSunshine · 24/02/2020 21:30

Pam
Mela / Mila
Ella
Melly
Pammy
Pela

MonaChopsis · 24/02/2020 20:30

I met a Milla once, who I was astonished to find out was actually christened Pamela. She hated her name, was Milla everywhere and I only found out via her drivers license (and was sworn to secrecy!!)

whydoesitalwayshappentome · 24/02/2020 20:21

My mum is called Pamela and does not really like it being shortened at all. (She did have a friend who called her Spam for a laugh though) not sure there is a good shortened version in reality.

SilverySurfer · 24/02/2020 20:13

One of my cousins was called Pamela and she would have strong words with anyone who dared called her Pammie and who could blame her, it's horrible.

HasaDigaEebowai · 24/02/2020 18:35

I have a friend called Pamela and she hates it so goes by 'La'. Sounds weird but it does really work!!

Blimey that's a stretch. A bit like my friend Sharon who insists on being called Ron.

BelfastNonBlonde · 24/02/2020 18:32

Pammy!

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SeaGale · 24/02/2020 17:58

I have a friend called Pamela and she hates it so goes by 'La'. Sounds weird but it does really work!!

123Dancewithme · 24/02/2020 16:44

Melly

user1493494961 · 24/02/2020 16:28

I don't think Pamela's ready for a comeback yet.

Chaiwala · 24/02/2020 16:11

Millie
Mila
Mia
Mel
Mellie
Amelie?
Amy
Ella
Elle
Ellie

PetraRabbit · 24/02/2020 13:59

I love Pamela. You could have Ella as a nickname but Ella is so common compared to Pamela that it seems a shame. I like Pami/Pammie as a nickname- it has a really lovely sound to it.

74NewStreet · 24/02/2020 13:56

Why use Pamela when you want Polly or Pearl?? Have it as a middle name if you don’t want to actually use it.

Grufallosfriends · 24/02/2020 13:55

The natural shortening for Pamela is Pam or Pammie. Most Pamelas I know use their full name.

Pearl or Polly are completely different names!

PlantPotting · 24/02/2020 12:49

No Polly or pearl would be a huge stretch I think
Something like that would have to happen naturally. I do know people that have nicknames totally different from actual name but it’s come abo it organically
I think if you like pearl or Polly - use it
I don’t Like Pamela myself

emmathedilemma · 24/02/2020 12:43

Pammy

MikeUniformMike · 24/02/2020 12:29

Polly and Pearl are names not nn, although Polly is a nn for Mary.
Neither seem like suitable nnfor Pamela.
Pammy is cute for a little one.

You could use Pamela as a mn.

Myneighboursnorlax · 24/02/2020 12:25

Ella?