What does the name Molly mean?

Meaning:star of the sea. Molly as a girl's name is of Irish origin and is a pet form of Mary meaning "star of the sea". It has been in use since the late Middle Ages. In the past, "moll" had meant a prostitute or a gangster's girlfriend, making the use of this name uncommon until now.
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What does Molly mean in the Bible?

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Molly is: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter.
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What is the personality for the name Molly?

Molly is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation.
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Is Molly a good name for a girl?

Molly is an adorable name for a girl that hasn't become so trendy that it feels overused. There's a certain feistiness to Molly that makes her more than just another cute name.
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Does Molly mean bitter?

Meaning and Origin of: Molly

The name Molly is of Irish origin and means "bitter." It began as a diminutive of Mary, and has been used as its own name since the Middle Ages.
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How rare is the name Molly?

How common is the name Molly as a proper name rather than a nickname of Mary for a baby born in 2020? Molly was the 174th most popular girls name. In 2020 there were 1,635 baby girls named Molly. 1 out of every 1,071 baby girls born in 2020 are named Molly.
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What are nicknames for Molly?

There are a lot of slang words for MDMA. “Ecstasy” and "Molly" are two of the most common. You might also hear “E,” “XTC,” “X,” “Adam,” “hug,” “beans,” “clarity,” “lover's speed,” and “love drug."
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How old is the name Molly?

Molly Origin and Meaning

Molly originated as a diminutive of Mary, spawning from medieval variations Malle and Molle. Molly has been used as a stand-alone pet form of Mary since the Middle Ages, and has been consistently popular as an independent name in the U.S. over the past several decades.
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Is Molly old fashioned name?

Molly is one of the oldest nickname-names, dating from the Middle Ages. Many people don't even realize it originated as a short form of Mary –- as did cousin name Polly. Molly is identified with both the Irish and Jewish cultures in the U.S. at the turn of the last century.
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Is there a saint Molly?

Molla's beatification was celebrated in 1994 and she was canonized as a saint a decade later in mid-2004 in Saint Peter's Square.
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Is Molly a Irish name?

Molly as a girl's name is of Irish origin and is a pet form of Mary meaning "star of the sea". It has been in use since the late Middle Ages. In the past, "moll" had meant a prostitute or a gangster's girlfriend, making the use of this name uncommon until now.
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What does the name Karen mean?

What Does Karen Mean? Karen originated as a Danish name, arising from the Greek word Aikaterine, which is believed to mean "pure." Kaja and Katherine are both related Danish names. In French, the name can also mean "clear," though it retains the meaning of "pure" across most other backgrounds.
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What is the name Molly in French?

molly {noun}

calicot {m} [arch.]
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What does Molly mean in Greek mythology?

Moly (Greek: μῶλυ, [mɔːly]) is a magical herb mentioned in book 10 of Homer's Odyssey.
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Is Molly same as Mary?

Molly (also spelled Molli or Mollie) is a diminutive of the Hebrew feminine name Mary. It may less commonly be used as a diminutive for feminine names that begin with M, such as Margaret, Martha, Martina or Melinda.
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What does the dog name Molly mean?

The name “Molly” is seen as a diminutive of the Mary and its most common meaning is “wished-for child”. This meaning says a lot about the uniqueness of this name; hence, it should only be given to dogs that are well cared for and loved by their owners. Special female dogs should be the ones answering this special name.
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What is a Molly girl?

molly (countable and uncountable, plural mollies) (now chiefly Ireland) A woman or girl, especially of low status. (slang) An effeminate male, a male homosexual.
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Who is the most famous Molly?

Molly Ringwald is the most famous person named Molly.
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What is Polly short for?

Polly is a nickname, often for either Mary or Dorothy, derived from their respective nicknames Molly and Dolly. Polly is sometimes a name in its own right.
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What does the name Mallaidh mean?

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Mallaidh is: Bitter.
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What is a good nickname?

Cute Best Friend Nicknames
  • Boo.
  • Mouse.
  • Munchkin.
  • Bee.
  • Dolly.
  • Precious.
  • Bug.
  • Chipmunk.
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What names are short for Elizabeth?

Common Nicknames
  • Bess.
  • Bette.
  • Betty.
  • Betsey.
  • Bessie.
  • Betta.
  • Eli.
  • Ellie.
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What are nicknames for Grace?

Nicknames For Grace:
  • Gracie.
  • Gracy.
  • Grazie.
  • Gray.
  • Gee.
  • GeeGee.
  • Gi.
  • GiGi.
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