Polly Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Polly Name at a Glance

Name	Polly
Meaning	Rhyming variant of Molly, which is a diminutive of Mary: wished-for-child.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Polly Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Polly means “Rhyming variant of Molly, which is a diminutive of Mary: wished-for-child”. 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.

Polly Name Origin

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

Is Polly a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Polly

When considering Polly 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.