Pamel Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAM-el / ˈpæm.əlEnglish; Latin
Meaning
Latin: honey; English: all sweetness
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pamel is often considered a variant of Pamela, which was popularized by Sir Philip Sidney's 16th-century poem 'The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia'. The name is derived from the Greek word 'pama', meaning 'all', and 'mel', meaning 'honey'. Over time, Pamel has been used as a diminutive or alternative form of Pamela. Its usage has remained relatively rare compared to its more common counterpart.
Trend Summary
Pamel has seen limited usage and remains uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Pamela
International Variants
- Pamela (Spanish)
- Pamela (Italian)
- Pamela (Portuguese)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pamel was first seen in the United States in 1957. Pamel has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Pamel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pamel
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |