US Popularity Rank: 469

Origin: British

Meaning: Star of the sea; Bitter; Beloved

Molly is a beautiful feminine name with English origins. Derived from the classic name Mary, Molly was often used as a diminutive or nickname, but has since been commonly seen as a given name in its own right. Just like it's root name, Molly has a few meanings, including “star of the sea,” "bitter" and "beloved," with additional possible roots in Hebrew and Latin. Molly could also possibly be a diminutive of the Hebrew name Miriam. Famous Mollys include Molly Malone, the famous fictional Irish fishmonger, American actress Molly Ringwald, and even Harry Potter character Molly Weasley.