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Molly

Girl · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Bitter, beloved, wished-for child

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
MAH-lee
Origin
Hebrew

Medieval diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew 'Miryam'.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Hebrew, English, Irish

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland

Alternate spellings

  • MollieEnglish

    Variant with an ie.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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