Polly - girls name

Polly name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 97%

Polly name meaning:

The name Polly is a girl's name of English origin, which is a diminutive form of the name Mary or Paula. It is derived from the Latin name "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." Polly is a sweet and charming name with a timeless appeal. It carries a sense of playfulness and innocence, evoking images of a lively and cheerful girl.

The name Polly also has a literary association with the character Pollyanna, a young girl who always found something to be glad about in every situation. This gives the name a positive and optimistic connotation, symbolizing a sunny and cheerful personality. Polly is a name that exudes a sense of warmth and friendliness, making it perfect for a girl who is full of life and brings joy to those around her.

Overall, the name Polly is a delightful choice that embodies qualities of sweetness, playfulness, and optimism. It is a name that will bring a smile to people's faces and perfectly suits a girl who radiates happiness and positivity.

Origin: Hebrew

Form of Molly. From Mary, the perfect one.

Categories

Dickens names

Related names

Molly , Maille, Mali , Poll, Polly

Other girls names beginning with P

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 156 out of 5581

337 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    116
  • 5yrs

    78
  • 1yr

    49

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (363)

Historical popularity of Polly

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