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Molly at a glance
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Western numerology
- 5
- Indian numerology
- 9
- Characters
- 5
- Popular
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What does Molly mean?
Molly is a baby name with English context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is From the Gaelic Maili which is a pet form of Mary, meaning bitter Famous bearer: actress Molly Ringwald.
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Brother names
Brothers for Molly
Molli
Unisex
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Bitter; From the Gaelic Maili which is a pet form of Mary, meaning bitter
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Billy
Boy
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Diminutive of William: Will-helmet Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth (1770-1850); Nickname for William 'resolute protector' often used as an independent name
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Unisex
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Diminutive of Alan: Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout the Middle Ages, and was revived in the 19th century; Diminutive of Alice: Of...
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Unisex
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A Way To Do Work; From the ledge meadow; Manner; Method; Style
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Willy
Boy
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Diminutive of William or any names begining with 'Will-'; Diminutive of William: Will-helmet Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth (1770-1850); 'Resolute protector; will
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Sister names
Sisters for Molly
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Unisex
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Diminutive of Alan: Harmony, stone, or noble Also fair, handsome Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout the Middle Ages, and was revived in the 19th century; Diminutive of Alice: Of...
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Girl
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Girl
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Lilly
Girl
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A flower; purity and beauty; The flower lily is a symbol of innocence
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Dolly
Girl
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184 family views
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