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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. Muriel96%
  2. Mollie96%
  3. Mamie96%
  4. Virgie96%
  5. Rosemarie95%
  6. Flossie93%
  7. Eunice93%
  8. Lula93%
  9. Essie92%
  10. Bernadine92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Dixie51%
  4. Goldie51%
  5. Rosie52%
  6. May59%
  7. Elvira59%
  8. Estella60%
  9. Melba62%
  10. Elva62%

Love potential for Pollux

Top 10

  1. Myrna96%
  2. Ernestine96%
  3. Bernadine96%
  4. Rosemarie96%
  5. Mollie96%
  6. Muriel96%
  7. Mamie96%
  8. Eunice96%
  9. Lorene96%
  10. Mable96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie56%
  3. Dixie67%
  4. Elvira67%
  5. Estella68%
  6. Goldie73%
  7. Elva75%
  8. Melba76%
  9. Alberta76%
  10. Olga77%

Professional potential for Pollux

Top 10

  1. Harriett96%
  2. Muriel96%
  3. Bernadine96%
  4. Nettie96%
  5. Mamie96%
  6. Angeline96%
  7. Rosalie96%
  8. Rosemarie96%
  9. Freda96%
  10. Elma96%

Bottom 10

  1. Estella59%
  2. Elvira67%
  3. Melba69%
  4. Ila69%
  5. Lola70%
  6. Reba70%
  7. Sondra70%
  8. Iva71%
  9. Elva74%
  10. Lela74%

Crush potential for Pollux

Top 10

  1. Mable95%
  2. Myrna88%
  3. Virgie87%
  4. Mamie86%
  5. Mollie86%
  6. Muriel84%
  7. Lorene83%
  8. Jeannine83%
  9. Flossie82%
  10. Bettye82%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie47%
  3. Rosie53%
  4. Dixie56%
  5. Goldie58%
  6. Inez59%
  7. Elvira59%
  8. Elva60%
  9. Ramona60%
  10. Ruthie61%
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