Paulinus

The name Paulinus represents a derived form of the Roman name Paulus. Its meaning is 'the small' or 'the younger', which is traced back to the Latin word 'paulus' for 'small'.

What does the name Paulinus mean?

Paulinus is a derivation of the Roman name Paulus. It carries the meanings 'the small' and 'the younger' and originates from the Latin term 'paulus'. The name became widespread especially in late antiquity and the early Middle Ages, not least due to the veneration of several saints (see the 'Name Day' section). Common variants of Paulinus include the names Paul, Paulin, and Paulino. The feminine forms Paulina and Pauline also derive from Paulinus or Paulus.

Where does the name Paulinus come from?

The first name Paulinus has its roots in Latin and Roman and means 'the small' or 'the younger'. The Latin term 'paulus' means small.

How do you pronounce Paulinus?

The pronunciation of Paulinus is melodic and trisyllabic. It is pronounced as 'Pau-li-nus' [paʊˈliːnʊs], with a gliding diphthong leading to an emphasized middle syllable with a long 'I'. This sound sequence remains soft and sonorous, and the ending '-nus' provides a rounded, clear finish. Paulinus thus radiates a traditional and dignified presence.

When is the name day of Paulinus?

The name day of Paulinus is celebrated on several days: January 11 (Paulinus II of Aquileia), June 22 (Paulinus of Nola), July 12 (Paulinus of Lucca), August 31 (Paulinus of Trier), and October 10 (Paulinus of York).

Popularity

In Germany, Paulinus is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 4,894th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it stands at 5,432nd. Worldwide, Paulinus also has a certain distribution, and here are the current rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Linus / Pauli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Paulinus of Antioch (was Bishop of Lucca)
• Paulinus of Aquileia (Church teacher and Patriarch of Aquileia)
• Paulinus of Périgueux (Cleric and poet from Gaul)
• Paulinus of Trier (Bishop of Trier)
• Paulinus of York (Saint Paulinus (d. 644), first (medieval) Bishop of York)