Molly Name Origin

/MOH-lee/

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Name Origin

The name Molly is a diminutive form of the Irish name Maolmhuire, which means 'devotee of Mary'. It became popular in English-speaking countries as a standalone given name, especially in Ireland, Britain, and countries influenced by British naming conventions.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Molly each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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