Paula Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Paula Name at a Glance

Name	Paula
Meaning	Feminine form of Paul: Little; small.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Paula Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Paula means “Feminine form of Paul: Little; small”. 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.

Paula Name Origin

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

Is Paula a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Paula

When considering Paula 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.