Pollyanna Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pollyanna Name at a Glance

Name	Pollyanna
Meaning	Compound of the names Polly and Anna. Writer Eleanor Porter invented this name for the heroine of her novel 'Pollyanna' (1913).
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Pollyanna Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pollyanna means “Compound of the names Polly and Anna. Writer Eleanor Porter invented this name for the heroine of her novel 'Pollyanna' (1913”. 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.

Pollyanna Name Origin

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

Is Pollyanna a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Pollyanna

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