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Polina

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Polina: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2015.

Originating from the Russian and Greek traditions, Polina is most often a short form of Apollinaria, which in turn derives from the Greek god Apollo, meaning “belonging to Apollo.” Alternatively, it can be a variant of Paulina, the feminine form of Paul, meaning “small” or “humble.” Among notable bearers are Russian singer Polina Gagarina, who captivated Europe at Eurovision, and Ukrainian gymnast Polina Astakhova, a five-time Olympic medalist. While no major places bear the name, its root Apollo links to cities like Apollonia across the ancient world