Find out how popular the first name Pamelyn has been for the last 6 years (from 1974 to 1979) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Pamelyn by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Pamelyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1979, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Pamelyn.

The history of the first name Pamelyn

The given name Pamelyn is a variant spelling of the English name Pamela, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Παμέλα (Pamela). This Greek name is thought to be a compound word formed from the elements παν (pan) meaning "all" and μέλι (meli) meaning "honey". As such, the name Pamelyn could be interpreted as meaning "all honey" or "totally sweet".

The name Pamela has its roots in ancient Greek mythology and literature. In the pastoral romance work Daphnis and Chloe written by the 2nd century AD Greek novelist Longus, one of the principal characters is a young woman named Παμέλα (Pamela). This may have been the first known use of the name in literature, though its origins likely extend back further into antiquity.

One of the earliest recorded real-life instances of the Pamela name dates to around the 16th century in England. Pamela Naunton was an English courtier born around 1556 who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I. She never married and died sometime before 1591.

In the 18th century, the name received a boost in popularity after the publication of Samuel Richardson's 1740 novel Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded. The titular heroine's name choice inspired many parents to use it for their daughters.

Some other notable individuals named Pamelyn or the variant Pamela throughout history include:

Pamela Colman Smith (1878-1951), British artist best known for illustrating the Rider-Waite tarot deck.

Pamela Digby Churchill Hayward Harriman (1920-1997), English socialite and writer who was married to Winston Churchill's son and later a U.S. diplomat.

Pamela Franklin (born 1950), English actress who starred in films like The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and The Legend of Hell House.

Pamelyn Ferdin (born 1959), American former child actress known for voicing Lucy Van Pelt in Peanuts specials and films.

Pamela Tiffin (1942-2023), American model and actress who starred in films like State Fair and Harper.

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