Molly - Names
Meaning of the name Molly
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
Pet form of Mary
History & etymology:
Despite popular belief, Molly is not a name of Irish origin. The name dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was used in England as a diminutive of the name Mary. It had emerged from the even earlier diminutives: Malle and Molle.
A famous namesake, Molly Mog (a barmaid who lived in London in the 18th century), was a muse who inspired John Gay to write a ballad Fair Maid of the Inn. In Ireland, the name Molly is often associated with a song about Molly Malone, a 17th century hawker from Dublin.
Since Molly emerged as a diminutive of Mary, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus is regarded the Patron Saint of the name.
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Mollie, Molli, Molle, Mollea, Mollee, Moleigh, Moley, Molissa, Polly, Pollie
Short forms: Moll, Mol
Similar names in other languages & name days:
The name Molly has rarely been used outside English-speaking countries.
In the last decade it became popular in Sweden.
USA
8th September: Molly
Ireland: Mallaidh
Sweden: Molly
Famous people named Molly:
Molly Brazy (1998-) - American rapper
Molly Burnett (1988-) - American soap opera actress
Molly Ephraim (1986-) - American actress
Molly Jackson (2001-) - German actress
Molly Parker (1972-) - Canadian actress
Molly Pitcher (1754 - 1832) - American war hero
Molly Quinn (1993-) - American actress
Molly Ringwald (1968-) - American actress
Molly Shannon (1964-) - American comedian
Molly Sims (1973-)- American model and actress
Molly Tarlov (1992-) - American actress
Fun facts:
Popularity (2015):
USA: 144th
England and Wales: 46th
Australia: 74th
Ireland: 31st
Scotland: 46th
New Zealand: 92nd
Sweden: 12th
Lucky colors: green, yellow, teal
Lucky stone: Jade, Sapphire
Ruling planet: Mercury
Characteristics: caring, compassionate, sociable, individualistic, fun-loving
Molly is the name of a character in Harry Potter book series.