Paula Denis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Denis — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Denis 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 Denis: Denis (harpsichord makers) an influential family of Parisian harpsichord makers in the 16th and 17th centuries Armand Denis (1896–1971), Belgian-born wildlife film-maker Azellus Denis (1907–1991), Canadian politician Claire Denis (born 1946), French film director Francisco Denis, Venezuelan actor and director Germán Denis (born 1981), Argentine footballer Harry Dénis (1896–1971), Dutch football player Jean Denis (1902–1992), Belgian politician and writer Jonathan Denis (born 1976), Canadian politician Joseph Denis (1657–1736), Canadian priest Lara Denis (born 1969), American philosopher Léon D. 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: Denis

French

Denis (harpsichord makers) an influential family of Parisian harpsichord makers in the 16th and 17th centuries Armand Denis (1896–1971), Belgian-born wildlife film-maker Azellus Denis (1907–1991), Canadian politician Claire Denis (born 1946), French film director Francisco Denis, Venezuelan actor and director Germán Denis (born 1981), Argentine footballer Harry Dénis (1896–1971), Dutch football player Jean Denis (1902–1992), Belgian politician and writer Jonathan Denis (born 1976), Canadian politician Joseph Denis (1657–1736), Canadian priest Lara Denis (born 1969), American philosopher Léon D.

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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 Denis

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 Denis:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

2
Personality Number

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

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 Denis?
The surname Denis originates from French. Denis (harpsichord makers) an influential family of Parisian harpsichord makers in the 16th and 17th centuries Armand Denis (1896–1971), Belgian-born wildlife film-maker Azellus Denis (1907–1991), Canadian politician Claire Denis (born 1946), French film director Francisco Denis, Venezuelan actor and director Germán Denis (born 1981), Argentine footballer Harry Dénis (1896–1971), Dutch football player Jean Denis (1902–1992), Belgian politician and writer Jonathan Denis (born 1976), Canadian politician Joseph Denis (1657–1736), Canadian priest Lara Denis (born 1969), American philosopher Léon D.
What are the origins of the name Paula Denis?
The name Paula Denis combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Denis originates from French.
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