I love it, too. I don't love Pam, either, so my nn of choice is Mel (jeziana suggested it to me I believe, and I love the nn Mel so it works well for me). Pam is all right and I have a good association with it (Pam Beesley from The Office) but it is a little too middle-aged for me, so I prefer Mel. But just plain Pamela is lovely, too.