Roly
A pet form of Roland, sharing the Old Germanic roots hruod meaning "renowned" and lant meaning "land".
Meaning and origin
This is an English nickname or diminutive of Roland, offering a warmer, more playful version of the traditional name.
How to pronounce Roly
| English (US) | ROH-lee /ˈroʊli/ |
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