Molly Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Molly Name at a Glance

Name	Molly
Meaning	From the Gaelic Maili which is a pet form of Mary, meaning bitter. Famous bearer: actress Molly Ringwald.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Molly Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Molly means “From the Gaelic Maili which is a pet form of Mary, meaning bitter. Famous bearer: actress Molly Ringwald”. 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.

Molly Name Origin

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

Is Molly a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Molly

When considering Molly 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.