What names are similar to Molly?
If you like Molly, consider Lily, Sally and Polly. Like Molly, their spellings end in -ly.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as Molly.
Lily English · the lily flower; English word ultimately from Latin lilium, associated with purity in Christian art
Sally Hebrew · princess (short form of Sarah); famously borne by Sally Ride, physicist and the first American woman in space
Polly Hebrew · traditionally diminutive of Mary; meaning of Mary disputed
Milly English · diminutive of Millicent or Mildred
The same roots
Also Hebrew names, from the tradition Molly comes from.
Annie Hebrew · grace (short form of Anne/Hannah); famously borne by Annie Jump Cannon, astronomer who devised the stellar classification system still used today
Jamie Hebrew · Scottish pet form of James, traditionally interpreted through Jacob as "supplanter"
Joni Hebrew · variant of Joan, traditionally God is gracious
Janna Hebrew · variant of Jane, traditionally God is gracious
The same feel
Also classic and nickname style names.
Carly Germanic · feminine form of Carl, from Germanic karl, "man"
Elly English · diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor; traditionally 'shining light', disputed
Ella English · a Norman name from a Germanic element meaning "other"; also used as a short form of Eleanor, Ellen and names ending in -ella
Maggie Greek · pet form of Margaret, "pearl"
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2020s, the same decade as Molly, on a similar curve.
Libby Hebrew · diminutive of Elizabeth, traditionally 'God is my oath'
Jessy Hebrew · nickname-style variant of Jesse/Jessica, from Hebrew for 'gift'
Joey Hebrew · unisex English diminutive, usually of Joseph and sometimes of Josephine, Johanna, or another Jo- name
Nelly English · pet form of Eleanor or Helen
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