The nameDolly
Dolly is an English girl's name, a diminutive of Dorothy.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Like Dorothy, it comes from Greek, "gift of God".
Origin
English.
History
In France, Dolly has been found since the late 1900s, was mostly given in the 1930s and 1940s, then became very rare.
Famous people named Dolly
- Dolly Parton, American singer
Popularity of the name Dolly
Dolly in France
1935peak year (30 births)
965babies named Dolly in France since 1900
Dolly was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 245 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Dolly. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 1935. Half of all babies named Dolly in France were born before 1945, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dolly mean?
Like Dorothy, it comes from Greek, "gift of God".
What is the origin of the name Dolly?
English.
Is Dolly a girl's or a boy's name?
Dolly is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Dolly?
Dolly Parton, American singer.