MOLLY  

Gender: F
Origin: Diminutive of MARY, Hebrew
Meaning: "bitter"

Popularity in 2008: #104

Consistently popular as an independent name over the past few decades, though it's now starting to lose ground. But still an appealing option, with a down-home but spirited Irish feel.

Variations:
Moll, Mollissa, Mollie, Molli, Moli, Mollee, Molie, Molley

Molly is being discussed in our message boards:

• Twin sister name for Georgia?
• big family game!
• narrowing my list...need help
• Please help- M girl names!
• We are STUMPED!! Suggestions Needed!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Molly:

• OLD LADY NAMES: Ready for the Next Wave?
• THE CUTEST CELEBRITY BABY NAMES
• HEY, JUDE: Names from the Beatles and beyond
• UNDERRATED NAMES, PART DEUX
• UNDERRATED NAMES