Dolly
DOL-ee
Popularity
#1624
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
20,523
Peak Year
#395 in 1926
First Recorded
1880
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Dolly is a diminutive of Dorothy, an English name derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Dolly Parton
American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman
Dolly Gray
Popular song about a soldier in the Boer War
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