Pauleen is an English variant of the name Pauline. While Pauline is the French feminine form of the Roman family name Paulinus, Pauleen represents an English adaptation with a distinct spelling. This variant name emerges from a tradition of altering feminine names by substituting or adding letters to create uniqueness while maintaining the original pronunciation. Etymology Pauleen traces its roots through Pauline to Paulino, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Paulinus. Paulinus itself derives from the Latin Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble' (see Paul). The name Paulinus was borne by several early saints, including Saint Paulinus of Nola, a 5th-century nobleman and poet, and Saint Paulinus of York, a 7th-century missionary to England. Notable Bearer The most prominent bearer of the name Pauleen is Pauleen Luna (born 1988), a Filipino actress and television host. Luna gained fame as a regular host of the long-running noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! since 2005, where she portrays the childlike character Baby Poleng. Her full name is Marie Pauleen Javier Luna-Sotto, and she is married to comedian Vic Sotto. Luna began her career in showbiz as a teenager, joining ABS-CBN's Star Magic and appearing in series such as Berks and Marina before moving to GMA Network. Related Names Spelling variants of Pauleen include Pauline and Paulene. The diminutive Paulie is also used. In other languages and cultures, the name appears as Paulina (Swedish), Palina (Belarusian), Pavlina (Slovene), Polina (Ukrainian), Poli (Bulgarian), and Polya (Bulgarian). Meaning: Derived from Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble' Origin: English variant of French Pauline, ultimately from Latin Type: Feminine first name Usage regions: English-speaking countries, particularly the Philippines