Paula Scully

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Scully — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Scully 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 Scully: Scully is a surname from Gaelic name Ó Scolaidhe, which means "student". Francis Scully, American Sailor Carl Scully, Australian politician Cornelius D. Scully, American politician, mayor of Pittsburgh Frank Scully, American journalist and UFO author Frank Scully (politician), Australian politician Gary Scully (1933–2011), Australian journalist and foreign correspondent Hugh Scully, British TV presenter John Scully (journalist), Canadian journalist (BBC, CBC, TVNZ), author of Am I Dead Yet? a journalist's perspective on terror Iceman John Scully, John "Iceman" Scully, American professional box. 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: Scully

Meaning: student

Celtic

Scully is a surname from Gaelic name Ó Scolaidhe, which means "student". Francis Scully, American Sailor Carl Scully, Australian politician Cornelius D. Scully, American politician, mayor of Pittsburgh Frank Scully, American journalist and UFO author Frank Scully (politician), Australian politician Gary Scully (1933–2011), Australian journalist and foreign correspondent Hugh Scully, British TV presenter John Scully (journalist), Canadian journalist (BBC, CBC, TVNZ), author of Am I Dead Yet? a journalist's perspective on terror Iceman John Scully, John "Iceman" Scully, American professional box.

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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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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Scully?
The surname Scully originates from Celtic. Scully is a surname from Gaelic name Ó Scolaidhe, which means "student". Francis Scully, American Sailor Carl Scully, Australian politician Cornelius D. Scully, American politician, mayor of Pittsburgh Frank Scully, American journalist and UFO author Frank Scully (politician), Australian politician Gary Scully (1933–2011), Australian journalist and foreign correspondent Hugh Scully, British TV presenter John Scully (journalist), Canadian journalist (BBC, CBC, TVNZ), author of Am I Dead Yet? a journalist's perspective on terror Iceman John Scully, John "Iceman" Scully, American professional box.
What are the origins of the name Paula Scully?
The name Paula Scully combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Scully originates from Celtic.
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