Polly
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Polly
Polly is a diminutive form of Molly, which itself derives from Mary, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name originated through the English diminutive tradition of adding suffixes like -y or -ie to create familiar versions of formal names.
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Etymology
Polly is a diminutive form of Molly, which itself derives from Mary, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name originated through the English diminutive tradition of adding suffixes like -y or -ie to create familiar versions of formal names.
Polly has been predominantly used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and America, with notable historical figures including Polly Peachum in John Gay's *The Beggar's Opera* (1728) and various uses in 18th-19th century literature and folklore.
Polly currently ranks #2,318 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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