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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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