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Pamela is in a category of names that is really growing on me - antique invented literature names. Like Vanessa, Camilla, Ophelia, Perdita, etc. I used to find it quite dull but I am starting to warm up to it, especially as a middle name. It is rather dated - I only knew a single Pam my age growing up, it always seemed like a "mom name" to me (which means it's now a "grandma name").

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There's something friendly and also elegant about it; it's approachable but also smooth and lovely. When I remember it was popular among aristocrats for their daughters in the 30s, that gives it a it more charm, a bit more sleekness.

It's for sure a "mom" name to me. It's fine, but definitely makes me think of a woman in her 40s-60s.

It's ok

I've never been the biggest fan of this name, anyway. And it feels rather dated right now. I think I could possibly warm up to it if it was used in full only, with no nickname. But every Pamela I've ever known goes by Pam. That would be a deal breaker for me.

I like it, but unfortunately, I still see it as very dated. The nickname Pam is especially dated; however, the nickname Ella is very on trend.

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I can see why it was super popular in the past. It sounds romantic and down to earth at the same time. The meaning "bee" is cute and industrious.

I have an aunt with this name. It's too old for me though, like Jennifer and Beverly are. I can't see girls named Pamela unless they are named after families.

Love it.

It's a very pretty name, very feminine and very down to earth at the same time. Only think I don't like is the nn Pam.