What does the name Polly mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Polly?

Polly is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 86 babies were named Polly in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

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

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 86 ↗

All-Time Total: 27,710

Peak Year: 1964

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

Girl names closely related to Polly

Saundra Candy Kathy Connie Patty Terra Corrie Adrianne

Boy names closely related to Polly

Lowell Ted Harlan Aaron Montgomery Bill Benjamen Bryon

Names with similar meaning to Polly

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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