Paula Witmer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paula Witmer — Latin
336K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paula Witmer 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 Witmer: Witmer, Pennsylvania, a census-designated place Witmer Lake, a lake in Indiana Witmer Stone (1866–1939), American ornithologist, botanist, and mammalogist People with the surname Charles B. Witmer (1862–1925), U.S. federal judge Denison Witmer, American songwriter Elizabeth Witmer (born 1946), Canadian politician Jill Witmer (born 1991), American field hockey player John Witmer (1951–2004), Canadian musician Lawrence Witmer (born 1959), American paleontologist and paleobiologist Lightner Witmer (1867–1956), American psychologist Tamara Witmer (born 1984), American model and actor Witmer v. 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: Witmer

English

Witmer, Pennsylvania, a census-designated place Witmer Lake, a lake in Indiana Witmer Stone (1866–1939), American ornithologist, botanist, and mammalogist People with the surname Charles B. Witmer (1862–1925), U.S. federal judge Denison Witmer, American songwriter Elizabeth Witmer (born 1946), Canadian politician Jill Witmer (born 1991), American field hockey player John Witmer (1951–2004), Canadian musician Lawrence Witmer (born 1959), American paleontologist and paleobiologist Lightner Witmer (1867–1956), American psychologist Tamara Witmer (born 1984), American model and actor Witmer v.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Paula Witmer

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 Witmer:

4
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Witmer?
The surname Witmer originates from English. Witmer, Pennsylvania, a census-designated place Witmer Lake, a lake in Indiana Witmer Stone (1866–1939), American ornithologist, botanist, and mammalogist People with the surname Charles B. Witmer (1862–1925), U.S. federal judge Denison Witmer, American songwriter Elizabeth Witmer (born 1946), Canadian politician Jill Witmer (born 1991), American field hockey player John Witmer (1951–2004), Canadian musician Lawrence Witmer (born 1959), American paleontologist and paleobiologist Lightner Witmer (1867–1956), American psychologist Tamara Witmer (born 1984), American model and actor Witmer v.
What are the origins of the name Paula Witmer?
The name Paula Witmer combines two different traditions: the first name Paula has Latin roots, while the surname Witmer originates from English.
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