Molly

Updated: October 25, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Molly is a baby name with a long history stretching all the way back to ancient Hebrew. Molly is associated with the North Star, the most powerful navigation tool in ancient times.

Meaning of the name Molly:

Hebrew: sea of bitterness, star of the sea

Origin of the name Molly:

Molly is a baby name of Hebrew origin, originally a diminutive of Mary.

Symbolism of the name Molly:

The star of the sea is another name for the North Star. The north star is an unwavering, bright star in the northern sky that has been used as a guide to travelers for centuries.

Style of the name Molly:

traditional

Gender of the name Molly:

Female. Molly has occasionally been used as a nickname for some boy’s names.

Pronunciation of the name Molly:

MAHL-ee

Number of syllables in the name Molly:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Molly:

Molly evokes feelings of wisdom and innocence.

Alternative spellings for the name Molly:

Mollie, Molli, Mally, Malle

Nicknames for the name Molly:

Mols
Mol
Lee
Lea

Popularity of the name Molly:

According to the Social Security Administration, Molly is a name that has remained popular since 1900. It peaked between 1987 and 2007 when it was in the top 100 baby names almost every year.