Pam Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pam Name at a Glance

Name	Pam
Meaning	Diminutive of Pamela: Name invented in the 16th century for a heroine of the book Arcadia', by Sir Philip Sidney.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Pam Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pam means “Diminutive of Pamela: Name invented in the 16th century for a heroine of the book Arcadia', by Sir Philip Sidney”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Pam Name Origin

Our database records Pam under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Pam a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Pam is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Pam

When considering Pam for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.