What does the name Molly mean?

The name Molly means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Molly?

Molly is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 1,465 babies were named Molly in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Molly is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 1,465 ↘

All-Time Total: 172,954

Peak Year: 1991

Molly is a diminutive of the name Mary, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "bitter" or "beloved."

Girl names closely related to Molly

Mckenna Nora Tessa Lena Josephine Cecilia Eloise Delaney

Boy names closely related to Molly

Patrick Declan Cole Gavin Connor Frederick Owen Charles

Names with similar meaning to Molly

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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