Polly or Pauline?

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MommaAddie · 25/12/2024 21:21

Really struggling because meaning is important to me and Pauline means humble whereas Polly traditionally is a nickname for Mary which means bitter. I will call her Polly anyway but I love both so much can't decide.

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Emanwenym · 25/12/2024 21:51

Polly. Pauline makes me think Fowler.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 25/12/2024 21:49

Polly is a much nicer name, regardless of meaning.

CrimsonVioletTeal · 25/12/2024 21:46

Another vote for Polly.

MolkosTeenageAngst · 25/12/2024 21:40

Polly. Pauline is definitely not one of those old lady names about to make a come back.

toastofthetown · 25/12/2024 21:39

Polly by a significant margin. Pauline is such an ugly sounding name. If name meanings are important to you then it might be worth noting that Mary’s etymology is uncertain - indeed many names have etymological roots which aren’t accurately represented by the simple one or two word ‘meanings’ in baby name books, even if the etymology is certain. Behind the Name, which is one of the more reliable online resources has Mary’s definition as most likely stemming from ‘beloved’.

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