Girl Name · Latin Origin
Pauline
Pauline is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Small, humble". It currently sits in the Top 500 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Pauline often also consider Paulina.
Pauline meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Small, humble
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Pauline to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Pauline as P·A·U·L·I·N·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Pauline is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Pauline variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Paulinea, Paulinee, Pauliney, Paulin.
- Nicknames: Paul and P.
- Middle names: Pair Pauline with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Pauline middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Paulina, Paulino, Palma, Paloma, Pollyanna — full picks on the sibling names for Pauline guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Pauline? Browse our names like Pauline guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Pauline
What does the name Pauline mean?
Pauline means "Small, humble" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Pauline?
Pauline originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Pauline?
Pauline has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Pauline a boy's or girl's name?
Pauline is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Pauline in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Pauline sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Pauline?
Names that share Pauline's sound and style include Paulina, Paulino, Palma, Paloma, Pollyanna.
What middle names pair well with Pauline?
Good middle-name fits for Pauline pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Pauline is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Pauline is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Pauline?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Pauline share its rhythm without rhyming — Paulina, Paulino, Palma all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.