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Molly

Meaning: diminutive of Mary · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

A medieval English pet form of Mary that has been a name in its own right for centuries.

Famous people named Molly

Molly Ringwald (actor)
Molly Brown (Titanic survivor)

Nicknames

Mol

Variants & related names

Mollie, Mary

Molly name art

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FAQ

What does the name Molly mean?

Molly means “diminutive of Mary”. It comes from English.

Is Molly a popular name?

Molly is a familiar girls' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.

What are nicknames for Molly?

Mol.

What are other forms of Molly?

Mollie, Mary.

Similar names

Kinsley · Lillian · Serenity · Autumn · Daisy · Poppy

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.