Names like Molly
Molly is a two-syllable Hebrew name that ends on a vowel. Each list below follows one of those threads on its own, so you can see exactly what the names share.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as Molly.
Lily English · "the lily," from the Latin lilium, the flower of purity in centuries of Christian art; a Victorian flower name that led its generation, faded, and bloomed again a hundred years later. Also the affectionate short form of Lillian
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, "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 · brought to England by the Normans, traditionally from a Germanic root meaning "other"; for centuries also a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, and Isabella. Standalone since the Victorian era and revived worldwide on the strength of two easy syllables
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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