Paula Bradfield

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Bradfield — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Bradfield is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Paula is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c. The surname Bradfield: Andrew Bradfield (1966–2001), New Zealand computer game programmer Arthur Bradfield (1892–1978), English cricketer Barry Bradfield (born 1981), Canadian artist Bill Bradfield (1910–2006), Australian aviation engineer and diplomat Cameron Bradfield (born 1987), American football player Carl Bradfield (born 1975), South African cricketer Damian Bradfield (born 1977), British businessman Frances Bradfield (1895–1967), British aeronautical engineer Geoffrey Bradfield (born 1948), South African cricketer George H. Paula is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 336K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Paula reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Paula

Latin

Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c.

Surname: Bradfield

English

Andrew Bradfield (1966–2001), New Zealand computer game programmer Arthur Bradfield (1892–1978), English cricketer Barry Bradfield (born 1981), Canadian artist Bill Bradfield (1910–2006), Australian aviation engineer and diplomat Cameron Bradfield (born 1987), American football player Carl Bradfield (born 1975), South African cricketer Damian Bradfield (born 1977), British businessman Frances Bradfield (1895–1967), British aeronautical engineer Geoffrey Bradfield (born 1948), South African cricketer George H.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Paula is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Paula by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Paula Bradfield

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Paula Bradfield:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Paula?
The first name Paula originates from Latin. Paula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek languages. In Greek it is Polina. Notable people with this name include: Saint Paula (347–404), saint and follower of St Jerome Paula Abdul (born 1962), American pop singer and television personality Paula Acker (1913–1989), German correspondent, journalist, communist activist Paula Angel (c.
When was Paula most popular?
The name Paula reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bradfield?
The surname Bradfield originates from English. Andrew Bradfield (1966–2001), New Zealand computer game programmer Arthur Bradfield (1892–1978), English cricketer Barry Bradfield (born 1981), Canadian artist Bill Bradfield (1910–2006), Australian aviation engineer and diplomat Cameron Bradfield (born 1987), American football player Carl Bradfield (born 1975), South African cricketer Damian Bradfield (born 1977), British businessman Frances Bradfield (1895–1967), British aeronautical engineer Geoffrey Bradfield (born 1948), South African cricketer George H.
What are the origins of the name Paula Bradfield?
The name Paula Bradfield combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Bradfield originates from English.
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