Pollyrd
p(o)-lly-rd
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Close-cropped head; Small; Humble
Pollyrd is a masculine name and modern variant of the Middle English Pollard. Beginning as a last name based on the word pollard, Pollard lends Pollyrd the meaning "close-cropped head." This term describes a short, trimmed hairstyle or buzzcut, so the name Pollard could've often been borne by people who styled their hair this way. Pollard may also stem from the Latin moniker Paul. Meaning "small" or "humble," Pollyrd is an ideal name choice for parents seeking a contemporary spin on a classic title imbued with modesty.
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Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 501
Ancestry, Pollard Family History
WordSense Dictionary, Pollard
Behind the Name, Paul, December 2024
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