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GirlHebrew

Polly

PAH-lee

Popularity

#2206

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

29,624

Peak Year

#688 in 1964

First Recorded

1880

Style

Cute & Playful, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Polly is a diminutive of Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, of uncertain meaning but possibly "bitter" or "rebellious."

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Polly Bergen

    American actress and singer

  • Polly Walker

    British actress

Personality Traits

CheerfulFriendlyKindOptimistic

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