Molly Name Meaning
The name Molly comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Molly below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Molly Name Meaning
EnglishDiminutive of MARY. It developed from Malle and Molle, other medieval diminutives. James Joyce used this name in his novel 'Ulysses' (1920), where it belongs to Molly Bloom, the wife of the main character.
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