Palle

Palle is a Scandinavian given name, primarily Danish, that developed as a diminutive or pet form of the Old Norse name Páll, itself derived from the Latin Paulus, meaning small or humble. The Latin name was borne by the apostle Paul, whose influence spread the name widely across Europe through Christian tradition. Palle became established as an independent given name in Denmark and is occasionally found in other Nordic countries. Related forms include Pålle in Swedish contexts, and the broader family of names includes Paul, Paolo, and Pavel.