Origin:English, Greek, Hebrew
Meaning:Sea of bitterness / rebelliousness / wished for child
A medieval English variation of the name Mary, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Miryam (ִמ ְריָם ). Molly is now considered a name independent of its original source. The exact meaning is unknown, although it is thought to possibly mean either "sea of bitterness," "rebelliousness," or "wished for child". The name was very popular in the early 2000s but has since declined somewhat.
Trend in position over time since 2010
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