US Popularity Rank: 5427

Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Gift of God; Sorrows

Dolley is a delightful name for girls. A playful, more affectionate variation on Dolly, Dolley gets its vintage charm from the time-honored titles Dorothy and Dolores. For those who wish to imbue baby with divine potential, Dolley translates to “gift of God” in Greek. In Spanish, it means “sorrows” and draws inspiration from the religious title Nuestra Señora de los Dolores or Our Lady of Sorrows. Among the most famous Dolleys is Dolley Madison, the wife of US president James Madison, who made sure every first lady to follow had an important part to play in the White House. Lovely and delicate as Dolley may seem at first, it most definitely is a game changer.