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Pauletta

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How to Pronounce Pauletta

Pronounced paw-LET-ah /pɔːˈlɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: Pauletta is a feminine diminutive of Paul, from the Latin paulus, 'small,' dressed with the -etta ending.Low

In 30 seconds: A pretty feminine of Paul: Pauletta carries 'small' with an ornate ending (said 'paw-LET-ah'). Graceful and vintage.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningPauletta is a feminine diminutive of Paul, from the Latin paulus, 'small,' dressed with the -etta ending.
U.S. rank (1997)#10535 ↗ Rising
1997 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1948
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,522
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194919171997

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pauletta is a feminine diminutive of Paul ('small'), with -etta. It crested near 1948 before fading (said 'paw-LET-ah').

It became uncommon after mid-century. Elegant, soft, and period.

Did you know? Pauletta was most common around 1948, when -etta feminine forms flourished.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Pauletta — Feminine diminutive of Paul; Latin 'small'

Variations

PaulettePaulettaPauletta

Nicknames

PaulaEtta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pauletta mean?

Pauletta is a feminine diminutive of Paul, from the Latin for 'small.'

How do you pronounce Pauletta?

It's said paw-LET-ah /pɔːˈlɛt.ə/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Pauletta a comeback name?

It's uncommon today and reads as an ornate mid-century feminine of Paul.

How popular is Pauletta?

Pauletta saw modest use around the late nineteen-forties and has been uncommon since.

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