Pollyanna
/ˌpɑliˈænə/
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Pollyanna is an English name created by combining 'Polly' (a diminutive of Mary, meaning 'bitter') and 'Anna' (derived from Hebrew, meaning 'grace'). It gained prominence through the 1913 novel 'Pollyanna,' where the protagonist embodies optimism and joy, making the name synonymous with positivity and a cheerful outlook on life.
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