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Pollux

Girl Name day: August 15
Pollux is a short form of Polly: on birth records it is written Polly (29,321 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Polly page.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Beloved / bitter / of the sea (debated).
Pet form of Molly, itself a diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew Miryam.

Name day for Pollux

August 15

Why this day? Pollux is a short form of Polly, and shares its name day.

Pollux is celebrated in the United States on August 15; Spain on March 12.

The story of the name Pollux

Pollux is a short form of Polly. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — beloved / bitter / of the sea (debated), and shares its name day, August 15.

On birth records, Pollux is rarely written as such: the Polluxs are Pollys (29,321 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Polly page.

Frequently asked questions about Pollux

What does Pollux mean?

Pollux is a short form of Polly, which means beloved / bitter / of the sea (debated).

When is Pollux's name day?

August 15, together with Polly: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Pollux a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Polly.

Pollux's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 9/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Pollux

Bottom 10

  1. Kylie42%
  2. Hailey42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Zoey42%
  5. Bonnie42%
  6. Tina42%
  7. Savannah42%
  8. Zoe42%
  9. Toni42%
  10. Maggie42%

Love potential for Pollux

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey44%
  2. Tina46%
  3. Maggie47%
  4. Zoe48%
  5. Savannah49%
  6. Kylie51%
  7. Wanda52%
  8. Bonnie53%
  9. Jill53%
  10. Dora56%

Professional potential for Pollux

Bottom 10

  1. Ada50%
  2. Kendra54%
  3. Carla54%
  4. Whitney55%
  5. Destiny55%
  6. Crystal58%
  7. Maxine58%
  8. Harper58%
  9. Wanda58%
  10. Gloria59%

Crush potential for Pollux

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey42%
  2. Maggie42%
  3. Zoe42%
  4. Savannah45%
  5. Zoey46%
  6. Bonnie46%
  7. Molly47%
  8. Toni47%
  9. Lily47%
  10. Kylie48%
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