Dolly Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dolly Name at a Glance

Name	Dolly
Meaning	Diminutive of Dorothy, meaning gift of god. Famous bearer: Heroine of the famous film, Hello, Dolly.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dolly Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dolly means “Diminutive of Dorothy, meaning gift of god. Famous bearer: Heroine of the famous film, Hello, Dolly”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dolly Name Origin

Our database records Dolly under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dolly a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dolly is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dolly

When considering Dolly for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.