Molly
Molly is a Christian girl name of English, from Hebrew origin, meaning “Pet form of Mary”.
| Meaning | Pet form of Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | MOL-ee |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Molly
Molly began as a medieval English pet form of Mary, through the intermediate forms Mally and Moll. Mary comes from the Hebrew Miriam, whose meaning is debated. Molly has been used as an independent name for centuries and is especially loved in Ireland, where the song 'Molly Malone' is a Dublin anthem. It became very popular in Britain and Ireland in the 1990s and 2000s.
Is Molly a Christian name?
As a form of Mary, Molly is linked to the mother of Jesus, though most parents choose it as a friendly, everyday name.
How popular is Molly?
Well used in Britain, Ireland and the United States.
Gifts with the name Molly
- Molly name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Molly baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Molly
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Molly mean?
Molly means 'Pet form of Mary'. It is of English, from Hebrew origin.
Is Molly a Christian name?
As a form of Mary, Molly is linked to the mother of Jesus, though most parents choose it as a friendly, everyday name.
How do you pronounce Molly?
Molly is pronounced MOL-ee.
Is Molly a boy or girl name?
Molly is usually a girl name.