What does the name Mary mean?

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin: bitter; beloved. See the full Mary page for its popularity history.

What are nicknames for Mary?

Nicknames for Mary include Molly, Polly and Mamie. Polly is a medieval form of Molly.

Molly the traditional pet form, a classic on its own

Polly an older twist on Molly

Mamie vintage charm

Mae soft single beat

May sweet and old-fashioned