Polly
A medieval variant of Molly, ultimately from Mary or Mary-like forms, meaning "of the sea".
Meaning and origin
Polly is a medieval English variant of Molly, a name that developed from Mary.
How to pronounce Polly
| English (US) | PAH-lee /ˈpɑli/ |
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