Find out how popular the first name Pammy has been for the last 2 years (from 1974 to 1975) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Pammy by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Pammy is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1975, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Pammy.

The history of the first name Pammy

Pammy is a diminutive form of the feminine name Pamela, which is derived from the Greek name Παμέλα (Pamela). The name Pamela is believed to have originated from the Greek words παν (pan), meaning "all," and μέλι (meli), meaning "honey," suggesting a meaning of "all honey" or "pure honey." The name Pammy likely emerged as a shortened, affectionate version of Pamela.

The earliest recorded use of the name Pamela dates back to the 16th century. It gained popularity after the publication of Samuel Richardson's novel "Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded" in 1740, which featured the main character named Pamela. This work is considered one of the earliest novels in English literature and played a significant role in popularizing the name.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Pamela was Pamela Bianco, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her beauty and was the subject of several Renaissance paintings and poems.

In the 17th century, Pamela Harriet Fitch (1617-1687) was an English writer and poet. She was among the first women to publish her works in English and made significant contributions to the literary world of her time.

In the 18th century, Pamela Pringle (1757-1837) was a British artist known for her portraits and landscapes. She was one of the first women to be admitted to the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

In the 19th century, Pamela Colman Smith (1878-1951) was an American artist, illustrator, and writer. She is best known for her collaboration with Arthur Edward Waite in creating the iconic Rider-Waite tarot deck, which is widely used today.

In the 20th century, Pamela Harriman (1920-1997) was an American socialite and diplomat. She served as the United States Ambassador to France from 1993 to 1997 and played a significant role in diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Data source

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