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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Most individuals with the name Pollyanna are female.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -20% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Pollyanna in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.