Molly

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    Origin:
  • Irish: Bitter; a pet form of Mary
Description:
Molly, a pet form of the classic Mary, has been around since the Middle Ages and has been a consistently popular name in the digital age. It's fun, short and has some Irish spunk to it—what's not to love?
Popularity:
How popular is Molly? Here's how many babies were named Molly over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Molli   •   Mollie
International Variations:
Maille   •   Mali
Famous Namesakes:
Actress Molly Ringwald, Actress Molly Sims, Actress Molly Shannon
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Amanda Peet, Daughter of Monica Potter, Daughter of Veronica Webb, Daughter of Cybill Shepherd, Daughter of John Goodman
Syllables:
2