Polly or Pauline?

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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.

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’.

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

Another vote for Polly.

Polly is a much nicer name, regardless of meaning.

Polly. Pauline makes me think Fowler.

I prefer Pauline, Polly is a name for a parrot. Pauline is a proper name for a child, Polly is a nickname.

Paula? Sounds like a mix between the two

You can’t name a baby Pauline. That’s horrendous. Polly also dreadful, but not as bad.

Oh this makes me sad in a way as my lovely late mum was a Pauline, and she was wonderful, but she really hated her name! Maybe Paulette?

Neither , there are gazillions of lovely names and these are both awful .

You will be well ahead of the trend curve with Pauline ( there’s always some brave people who go for what they like rather than societal fashions!) Paulina isn’t that uncommon in my area (due to eu immigration) and Polly is around too as a name so perhaps a variation of Pauline might go down better?

How about Paola? (Rhymes with Fowler rather than Lawler.) Has the same meaning as Pauline but sounds prettier.

Polly for sure, Pauline isn't going to make a come back - Pollyanna maybe if you want something longer?

Polly. The name Mary has lots of possible meanings, I don’t think it’s an issue!.

Pauline is like a Sharon or Tracey. Don’t do it!
Polly is very pretty.

How about Paulina ?

Pauline is so utterly dreary.
Like a worn out woman .

Polly is a parrot 🦜 Can you not choose a better , fresher name?

My DC's name means 'solemn' or something a bit dull.

I really don't care. I love the name. They are exact the opposite of the 'meaning'. Literally no one cares..

IMO both Polly and Pauline are both awful, dated names. Polly is slightly less awful than Pauline

Neither. You can do so much better.

My mother is a Pauline and she is the worst human being known to man. So on that basis, call her Polly! I considered Polly for dd but was also the name of a much loved pet, so was out of the question, sadly!

I much prefer Pauline.

Polly is fine as a nickname but Pauline is a much more substantial name.

Polly definitely! If you want a longer name then Penelope nn Polly is lovely too.

Neither.
Polly is a fair nick name.
Pauline does have a good meaning.
Pauline Ducruet is pretty.
Ideas ..

Pauline Olivia - Polly

I know a Paula who goes by Polly.

Pauline and Paula are bloody awful. Polly is much nicer.