nn for Pamela

[Mish85]

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 😊

Ella?

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.

Pammy

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

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

Pearl or Polly are completely different names!

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

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.

Millie
Mila
Mia
Mel
Mellie
Amelie?
Amy
Ella
Elle
Ellie

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

Melly

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

Pammy!

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.

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.

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.

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!!)

Pam
Mela / Mila
Ella
Melly
Pammy
Pela

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

This is my name, i hate it actually, i introduce myself as Pamela and people automatically call me Pam which pisses me right off, i hate it and to me it sounds like i should be my grans age.

I think you could use Polly for Pamela. I take a broader view on nns than most people though. I would also consider Tippi for Pamela (actress Tippi Hedren is Nathalie) as well as Pip, Pippin or Petal. Just try some out and see what takes.

Thanks for the feedback everyone, some good nns there actually. I know it's a name not yet back in fashion, and not to everyone's taste. Very rich in literary history which I like, as well as the family connection, but I'll see how it fits 😊. Yes, was thinking that about it sounding like different names, makes sense. Do you think some of these names that aren't yet fashionable could just be ahead of the curve? By the time the little Pamela is in 30's the name would be in the 100 yr old category and she'll be in her prime when the name is cool again? If that makes sense 🙃

Pamsy/pansy while she’s still a cute kid? I agree though an outdated name and if you don’t like it enough that you’re trying to get a nickname use it for a middle name!

I wouldn’t use it just for the five sisters reference

I always think it's a shame that society did not stick to the original "paMEEla" pronunciation, which was quite pretty. "Pamela" always makes me think of "pummel"---not a very graceful word.