Paule is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin 'Paulus', which means "small" or "humble". It was traditionally used as a diminutive form of names like Paula and Pauline in France. The name Paule has been popular among French speakers throughout history but remains relatively uncommon in other parts of the world.
Paule is not particularly popular as a given name, with only 18 occurrences over these two decades. It seems to have had its brief moment of popularity in the mid-1950s before fading into obscurity by 1973.