Molly

Molly meaning and name origin

Molly \m(ol)-ly\ as a girl's name is pronounced MAH-lee. It is of Irish and Latin origin, and the meaning of Molly is "star of the sea". Pet form of Mary. In use since the late Middle Ages. In the past, "moll" had meant a prostitue or a gangster's girlfriend, making the use of this name uncommon. Now revived in popular usage, also possibly due to actress Molly Ringwald. Author Mollie Hardwick.

Molly has 5 variant forms: Moll, Mollee, Molley, Molli and Mollie.

For more information, see also the related name Polly.

Baby names that sound like Molly are Milly, Melly and Mally.

View a list of the 3 names that reference Molly.

Popularity of Molly

Molly is a very popular first name for women (#317 out of 4276) and a slightly less popular surname or last name for all people (#80903 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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