Pollyanna

Pollyanna Meaning & Origin

About Pollyanna
The name "Pollyanna" is derived from the combination of two names, "Polly" and "Anna." It gained popularity after the publication of the novel "Pollyanna" by Eleanor H. Porter in 1913. The name has come to symbolize a person who is excessively optimistic, always finding the positive aspects in any situation, and maintaining a cheerful and hopeful outlook on life, even in the face of adversity. Thus, the name "Pollyanna" has become synonymous with unwavering optimism and a sunny disposition.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pollyanna are female.

Pollyanna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA2 L IY0 AE1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌpɑliˈænə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pollyanna in Braille

Here's how to represent Pollyanna in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Pollyanna in braille

How to Spell the Name Pollyanna in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Pollyanna using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pollyanna in sign language

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