| Meaning | bitter, wished-for child |
| Origin | English, Gaelic, Irish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mol-ly |
Molly is a delightful and timeless name for a baby girl that holds both Irish charm and universal appeal. With its origins rooted in the Gaelic name "Máire," Molly has evolved as an independent name, capturing the hearts of parents worldwide.
While Molly is often considered a diminutive or nickname for Mary, it has gained recognition as a name in its own right. The name Mary, meaning "bitter" or "rebellious," lends Molly a touch of strength and determination. Molly is a name that embodies a sense of resilience, reflecting the qualities of the girls who bear it.
With its simplicity and soft sound, Molly has found its way into both real and fictional worlds. From renowned actresses like Molly Ringwald and Molly Shannon to beloved characters like Molly Weasley from the Harry Potter series, the name Molly has left an indelible mark.
Choosing Molly as a name for your baby girl is a beautiful tribute to heritage and a timeless choice that will accompany her through a lifetime of adventures, making her own mark in the world.
| Mary |
| Margaret |
| Megan |
| Madison |
| Mackenzie |
| Marissa |
| Melissa |
| Michelle |
| Morgan |
| Mallory |
| Miranda |
| Monica |
| Moll |
| Mo |
| Polly |
| Mols |
| Molly Ringwald | American actress |
| Molly Shannon | American comedian and actress |
| Molly Ephraim | American actress |
| Molly Parker | Canadian actress |
| Molly Quinn | American actress |
| Molly Malone | Legendary Irish figure |
| Molly Ivins | American political commentator |
| Molly Brown | American socialite and activist |
| Molly Kearney | Irish singer-songwriter |
| Molly Scott | Irish singer |
| Molly O'Malia | American model and singer |
| Molly Tarlov | American actress |
| Molly Sims | American model and actress |
| Molly Windsor | British actress |
| Molly McCook | American actress |
| Molly Johnson | Canadian jazz singer |
| Molly Weasley | Harry Potter series |
| Molly Hooper | Sherlock Holmes series |
| Molly Grue | The Last Unicorn |
| Molly Carpenter | The Dresden Files |
| Molly Hayes | Marvel Comics character |
| Molly McIntire | American Girl series |
| Molly Shepard | Mass Effect video game series |
| Molly Gibson | Wives and Daughters |
| Molly Millions | Neuromancer |
| Molly Morgan | The Nightingale |
| Molly Solverson | Fargo TV series |
| Molly Brown | Titanic |
| Molly Aster | Peter and the Starcatcher |
| Molly Parker | Dead to Me TV series |
| Molly Strand | Castle Rock TV series |
| Molly Noggin | Hilda |
| Molly Wood | Molly of Denali |
| Molly Jensen | Molly's Game |