Dolly

Dolly Meaning & Origin

About Dolly
The name Dolly is a diminutive form of the name Dorothy, which is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning "gift of God." Dolly is often associated with qualities such as charm, sweetness, and playfulness. It is a name that exudes a sense of warmth and endearment, often given to individuals who are seen as lovable and affectionate.

🌍 Origin
✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dolly are female.

Dolly Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 30.23% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dolly in Braille

Here's how to represent Dolly in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dolly in braille

How to Spell the Name Dolly in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dolly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dolly in sign language

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