Paola’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Paola
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Paola. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Paola's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Paola mean?
Behind the Name calls Paola the Italian feminine form of Paul. Paul comes from the Roman name Paulus, which meant “small” in Latin. Wikipedia describes Paola as a female given name, the Italian form of Paula, and notes that in Greek the name is Polina. A Paola has a name tied to one of the most famous names in history, thanks to the apostle Paul.
Paola nicknames and other forms
Behind the Name’s family tree for Paola lists the English short forms Pauletta, Paulette and Paulie, the French Paulette and the Portuguese Paulinha. Its full-form equivalents include Paula in English, Spanish and German, Paule in French and Pavla in Czech. Paola is lovely as it is, and Paulette is a sweet longer option.
Some famous Paolas
Wikipedia’s list of Paolas includes Paola Pezzo, born in 1969, an Italian mountain bike racer, and Paola Longoria, born in 1989, a Mexican racquetball player. It also names Paola Espinosa, born in 1986, a Mexican diver, Paola Egonu, born in 1998, an Italian volleyball player, and Paola Masino (1908 to 1989), an Italian writer.
Paola through the decades
Paola never appeared in a Social Security top-200 decade table, from the 1880s to the 2010s. Behind the Name’s US chart shows it ranked in 40 years between 1983 and 2022, best at 300th in 1999 and 984th in 2022. It is much stronger abroad: Behind the Name shows it 125th in Mexico in 2024, 163rd in Italy in 2024 and 65th in Puerto Rico in 2019.
Did you know?
Wikipedia’s Paola page lists the pop duo Paola & Chiara, two sisters born in Milan, Italy, and a long list of athletes, including volleyball players, swimmers and divers. Many of the bearers are from Italy, Mexico and Colombia.
Gift ideas for a Paola
- For a sports fan. A training log for a name that belongs to many Olympians and champions.
- For an Italian or Spanish speaker. A diary for language practice and family stories.
- For a pop music fan. A journal for lyrics and concert memories.
- For a birthday. A warm, musical name on a pretty cover.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Paola is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Paola on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Paola’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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