Polly

Girl's name

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

Meaning Sea of bitterness, beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 86 Rising
Peak year 1964

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Polly Bergen - Actress, singer, and businesswoman.
  • Polly Walker - Actress known for "Rome" and "Cane."
  • Polly Shannon - Canadian actress in film and television.
  • Polly Draper - Actress, writer, producer, and director.
  • Polly Holliday - Actress known for "Alice" and "Gremlins."
  • Polly Jean Harvey - Singer-songwriter and musician.
  • Polly Toynbee - British journalist and writer.
  • Polly Samson - English novelist, lyricist, and journalist.
  • Polly Platt - Film producer, production designer, and screenwriter.
  • Polly Pocket - Toy line created by Chris Wiggs.

Sisters for Polly

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Brothers for Polly

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Name Variants

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