Popularity: 1510
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: small
Paulina is a baby girl name of Spanish origin. Derived from the Latin name Paulinus and the baby boy name Paul, Paulina means “small.” In the 1990s, variants like Paula and Pauline may have thrived, but today Paulina outshines the rest in countries like Poland, Nigeria, and Mexico. Though the name is associated with being petite or tiny, baby Paulina can be inspired to see the world in a big, fun, and creative way.