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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

Top 10

  1. Polly96%
  2. Debora96%
  3. Nadine96%
  4. Bernadette96%
  5. Francine96%
  6. Jeanine95%
  7. Susanne95%
  8. Margarita92%
  9. Janette91%
  10. Jacquelyn90%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Vicky42%
  3. Roxanne42%
  4. Jeannie42%
  5. Belinda52%
  6. Margo53%
  7. Lorie56%
  8. Pam56%
  9. Lynda57%
  10. Lucinda57%

Love potential for Pollux

Top 10

  1. Delia96%
  2. Patty96%
  3. Janette96%
  4. Bernadette96%
  5. Teri96%
  6. Patti96%
  7. Margarita96%
  8. Francine96%
  9. Nadine96%
  10. Doreen96%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky51%
  2. Janis52%
  3. Roxanne54%
  4. Jeannie62%
  5. Margo63%
  6. Lou68%
  7. Belinda68%
  8. Pam68%
  9. Gwen68%
  10. Dianna70%

Professional potential for Pollux

Top 10

  1. Polly96%
  2. Therese96%
  3. Janine96%
  4. Janette96%
  5. Margarita96%
  6. Bernadette96%
  7. Teri96%
  8. Jacquelyn96%
  9. Francine96%
  10. Janie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis61%
  2. Karla63%
  3. Rae67%
  4. Dianna67%
  5. Vicky67%
  6. Roxanne69%
  7. Lorna70%
  8. Becky70%
  9. Jayne71%
  10. Joni71%

Crush potential for Pollux

Top 10

  1. Doreen89%
  2. Nadine89%
  3. Patty87%
  4. Patti87%
  5. Polly86%
  6. Jeanine85%
  7. Debora85%
  8. Patrice84%
  9. Sheri83%
  10. Tammie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Jeannie44%
  3. Roxanne49%
  4. Margo55%
  5. Vicky56%
  6. Gwen57%
  7. Lou58%
  8. Janie59%
  9. Lucinda60%
  10. Lorna60%
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