Female

Molly

Name Meaning:

Diminutive of Mary (Hebrew Miryam). Traditionally associated with Irish culture.

Noteable Namesakes

Molly Ringwald (Actress); Molly Brown ("Unsinkable" Titanic survivor); Molly Ivins (Columnist); Molly Weasley (Character in Harry Potter); Molly Pitcher (Revolutionary War Legend)

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

US: #178, UK: #90

Variations/Nicknames

Mollie; Poll; Polly

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