Paul
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Origin of the name Paul:
From the Latin Paulus, which originated as a Roman family name derived from paulus (small). Paul was the adopted name of Saul of Tarsus, a Jewish Roman citizen converted to Christianity by a vision of Christ which blinded him for several days. He became one of the great missionary apostles and authored several New Testament epistles. Paul is regarded as cofounder of the Christian Church.
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My son (born 2008) is named Paul after his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. They all have different middles names though so there are no Paul junior's or II's. We call our son LP or Little Paul just to differentiate a bit!
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My brothers name is Paul and his name has been passed on from many many many generations of our family. He is also the eighth person in our family to have the exact same first and middle names as our father, grandfather and even further back. He is Paul Wayne VIII!! Thats really whats on his birth certificate. I think its a very old, wise and calm sounding name.
My father & grandfather's names are Paul. I think it's a strong, short and powerful name. I also like the nickname Paulie. My father also has cousins who have the same name.
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Paulie, Poli-Wog, Po, Polo, Pistachio, Noodle, Pablo, Paulo, Pablito, Pa-wul
- Meanings and history of the name Paul: | Edit
Latin: small or little
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Paul Bowles, American author
Paul Hamm, Olympic gymnast
Paul Cezanne, French Post-Impressionist painter
Paul Gauguin, French Post-Impressionist painter
Paul McCartney, singer/songwriter, a member of the Beatles
Paul Newman, actor
Paul Revere, American patriot
Paul Robeson, actor/singer/activist
Pauley Shore, comedian
Paul "Bono" Hewson, lead singer of U2
The Apostle Paul, more than just a NT missionary, wrote over half the NT and is considered by many historians to the second most influential figure in the history of Christianity behind Jesus Christ.
Paul Walker, Actor
Paul Rudd, Actor
Paul Harvey, radio broadcaster
Paul Simon, singer-songwriter
Paul Byrom, a member of the group 'Celtic Thunder'- Paul in song, story & screen: | Edit
Peter, Paul & Mary - folk group of the 1960s.
Paul Bunyon of folklore
New Testament missionary
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Global Popularity of the Name Paul
- #9 in Germany
- #17 in Austria
- #62 in Ireland
- #99 in Scotland
- #155 in United States
- #181 in Canada (Quebec)
- #186 in Canada (Alberta)
- #311 in Norway
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