Pauline
Meaning of Pauline
Originating from the Latin name Paulina, the name Pauline is a feminine given name that has been used for centuries. It is derived from the Roman family name Paulinus, which means "small" or "humble." The name gained popularity in Christian tradition due to Saint Paul and his significant contributions to spreading Christianity. In terms of associations, Pauline is often associated with qualities such as kindness, humility, and strength. It has remained a relatively popular choice for parents over the years, consistently ranking within the top 300 names for girls in the United States. With its timeless charm and rich history, Pauline continues to be a beloved choice for baby girls around the world.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as PAWL-een (/ˈpɔːliːn/)
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Notable People Named Pauline
| Pauline Lee Hanson is an Australian politician and the founder of One Nation, a right-wing populist political party, who has been representing Queensland in the Australian Senate since the 2016 Federal Election. |
| Pauline Kael was a renowned American film critic known for her sharp and opinionated reviews during her tenure at The New Yorker from 1968 to 1991. |
| Dame Pauline Green is a former Labour and Co-operative Member of the European Parliament and former Leader of the Parliamentary Group of the Party of European Socialists (PES). |
| Pauline Frederick was a pioneering American journalist in newspapers, radio, and television, known for her extensive coverage of politics, women's issues, and military conflicts over her nearly 50-year career. |
| Pauline Viardot was a French dramatic mezzo-soprano, composer, and pedagogue known for her illustrious career and musical talent. |
| Paula Maria Bonaparte Leclerc Borghese, also known as Pauline Bonaparte, was an imperial French princess and the first sovereign Duchess of Guastalla, known for her association with her brother Napoleon and her marriage to French general Charles Leclerc. |
| Pauline Markham was a prominent Anglo-American dancer and contralto singer known for her success on burlesque and vaudeville stages in the late 19th century. |
| Pauline Cafferkey is a Scottish nurse and aid worker who contracted and survived Ebola virus disease while working in Sierra Leone during the West African Ebola virus epidemic. |
| Pauline Newman - Pauline M. Newman was a prominent American labor activist known for her pioneering role as the first female general organizer of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) and her extensive work as the education director of the ILGWU Health Center. |
| Pauline Bernice Bart was an American sociologist known for her research on gender inequality, violence against women, and women's development. |
| Pauline Rhodes is a renowned New Zealand artist known for her landscape-related artworks, including minimal sculptural interventions in the outdoor landscape and conceptual installations in gallery spaces. |
| Pauline Davis - Pauline Lillian Vakoch Davis was a pioneering American politician known for her long career in the California Legislature and her advocacy for recreational and water development projects. |
| Simon Hunt, also known as Pauline Pantsdown, is an Australian satirist and former Australian Senate candidate who parodied the controversial politician Pauline Hanson in 1997 and 2016. |
| Pauline Von Mallinckrodt, SCC was a German Roman Catholic professed religious and the foundress of the Sisters of Christian Charity, known for her dedication to tending to the blind and sick. |
| Pauline Duchambge née de Montet was a French pianist, singer, and composer. |
