Molly

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Bitterness" or "star of the sea"
Pronunciation
MAH-lee
MAHL-ee
Popularity
Molly is a popular name in English-speaking countries. In the United States, it is currently ranked at #182 (as of 2021), and it is also a top 100 name in England, Scotland, and Australia.

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Molly Name meanings & History

"Bitterness" or "star of the sea". Medieval diminutive of Mary, now often used independently. It developed from Malle and Molle, other medieval diminutives. James Joyce used this name in his novel Ulysses (1922), where it belongs to Molly Bloom, the wife of the main character. Molly is a popular choice for baby girls, especially in the United States, where it has been in the top 200 names since 1990. It is often chosen because of its sweet and gentle sound, as well as its association with Irish folklore and culture.

Zodiac Sign of Molly: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Molly:

M: Memorabilia,Mushy,Mother,Manipulative,Maternal,Memory,Mommy

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized

L: Lazy,Lover,Lovely,Legal,Languid,Liaison,Luscious

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Molly is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Molly include Molly Ringwald (actress), Molly Sims (model/actress), and Molly Shannon (comedian/actress).

2.) MOLLY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originally a pet form of Mary, Molly is now bestowed as an independent given name in its own right. Var: Mollie. (MOL-LEE)


3.) MOLLY (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Originally a pet form of Mary, Molly is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See MARY. Maille, Mailse, Mailti, Maili, and Mallaidh are Gaelic forms. (MAHL-LEE)


4.) Molly (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) a familiar form of Mary.

Other Forms: Moll, Mollea, Mollee, Mollei, Molleigh, Molley


5.) Molly (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Sea dew

Other Forms: Molli, Mollie


6.) Molly (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) jovial

Other Forms: Moli, Moll, Molley, Mollie


7.) MOLLY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originally a pet form of Mary, Molly is now bestowed as an independent given name. See MARY. Var: Mollie. (MAH-LEE)


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