Molly
mawl-ee
US Popularity:469
Origin:British
Meaning:Star of the sea; Bitter; Beloved
Molly is a beautiful feminine name with English origins. Derived from the classic name Mary, Molly was often used as a diminutive or nickname, but has since been commonly seen as a given name in its own right. Just like it's root name, Molly has a few meanings, including “star of the sea,” "bitter" and "beloved," with additional possible roots in Hebrew and Latin. Molly could also possibly be a diminutive of the Hebrew name Miriam. Famous Mollys include Molly Malone, the famous fictional Irish fishmonger, American actress Molly Ringwald, and even Harry Potter character Molly Weasley.
Common Nicknames for Molly
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How Popular Is The Name Molly?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Molly is currently #126 on The Bump
Girl:Molly is currently #86 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Molly is currently #469 in U.S. births
Girl:Molly is currently #208 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#208
in 2023
- 9
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name Molly November 2020
Name Doctor Molly
Behind the Name Mary January 2022
Online Etymology Dictionary Molly May 2021
Maas, A. The Name of Mary. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. 1912
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