What is the origin of the name Molli?

Molli is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Molli?

Molli is currently ranked #7456 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Molli

MOL-ee

Popularity

#7456

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,980

Peak Year

#63 in 2014

First Recorded

1950

Style

Cute & Playful, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive of Mary (Hebrew for 'bitter' or 'rebellious') or Maria, and sometimes a diminutive of Molly, which is itself a diminutive of Mary.

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Moll Molly

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Numerology

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Nicknames

Moll Molly

Spelling Variations

Molly Mollie Moll

Similar Names

Mary Maria Molly Polly

Personality Traits

cheerfulkindplayfulapproachable

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