The namePaule
Paule is the French feminine of Paul, meaning "small". It was common in France in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Paule comes from the Latin paulus, "small".
Origin
Latin. Saint Paula was a disciple of Saint Jerome in the 4th century.
History
Paule peaked in France around 1921.
Popularity of the name Paule
Paule in France
4014thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1921peak year (1,420 births)
46,290babies named Paule in France since 1900
Paule was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 12,010 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Paule. Half of all babies named Paule in France were born before 1924, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Paule in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Paule mean?
Paule comes from the Latin paulus, "small".
What is the origin of the name Paule?
Latin. Saint Paula was a disciple of Saint Jerome in the 4th century.
Is Paule a girl's or a boy's name?
Paule is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Paule?
Variants and related names of Paule include Paola and Paulette.