Pauly as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Pauly

What is the meaning of the name Pauly ?

The baby name Pauly is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈpɔːli/ or /ˈpɑːli/; respelling: PAW-lee or PAH-lee.

Pauly is Latin in Origin.

Pauly is a casual diminutive of Paul that also stands alone as a given name and, especially in German contexts, a surname. It ultimately derives from the Latin family name Paulus, meaning “small” or “humble.” The prominence of the Apostle Paul propelled the name across Europe, and diminutive forms like Pauly developed wherever the parent name took root, particularly in English-speaking and Germanic countries.

As a first name, Pauly saw most of its use in the mid-to-late 20th century, boosted by pop-culture visibility; it remains rare but amiably familiar. Notable spellings and cognates include Paulie, Pauley, and Pauli, with the core name appearing as Paul, Paolo, Paulo, Pablo, Pavel, Pál, Paavo, and Pål across languages. Feminine counterparts are Paula, Pauline, Paulina, and Paulette. Though primarily masculine, Pauly is occasionally used as a unisex nickname. Name days tied to Paul are commonly observed on June 29.