Molly

Molly Meaning & Origin

About Molly
The name Molly is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name Mary, which means "bitter" or "rebellious." It is a diminutive form of Mary and is often associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and independence. Molly is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has a charming and friendly connotation.

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πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Molly are female.

Molly Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.71% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ML
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Molly in Braille

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

The name Molly in braille

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

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

The name Molly in sign language

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