Paola

  • Origin
    Italian, Latin
  • Meaning
    small
  • Variations
    Paula, Paulette, Paulina, Polly
  • Similar names
    Paula, Pamela, Paulina, Pearl, Paloma, Patricia
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  • There's something wonderfully cosmopolitan about this name that suggests European cafés and artistic sensibility. It's the kind of name that feels equally at home in Rome, Barcelona, or New York City, offering a built-in sophistication that many parents seek. The name possesses a melodic quality, with its open vowels creating a warm, approachable sound. It's familiar enough to be easily recognized yet uncommon enough in many English-speaking regions to feel distinctive. Parents often gravitate toward this choice when they want to honor Italian or Spanish heritage, or simply appreciate Romance language beauty. The name carries an inherent confidence and style, suggesting someone creative, passionate, and culturally aware—qualities many hope to nurture in their daughters.
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