Dolly

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Dolly is derived from the name Dorothy which means "gift of God". It can also be a diminutive of Dolores which means "suffering" or "sorrows".
Pronunciation
DAHL-ee
Dolly is pronounced as DAW-lee.
Popularity
In the United States, Dolly is not very popular. It is ranked #2655 in popularity. However, it is more popular in other countries such as England, Ireland, Scotland, and Australia.

cartoon of the name Dolly
Cartoon of Dolly

Dolly Name meanings & History

Dolly is derived from the name Dorothy which means "gift of God". It can also be a diminutive of Dolores which means "suffering" or "sorrows". Diminutive of Dorothy. Doll and Dolly were used from the 16th century, and the common English word doll (for the plaything) is derived from them. In modern times this name is also sometimes used as a diminutive of Dolores. Dolly is a lovely name for a young girl. It is usually used as a nickname or a shortened version of the names Dorothy or Dolores. However, it can also be used as a standalone name.

Zodiac Sign of Dolly: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dolly:

D: Domestic,Dutiful,Determined,Demanding,Daddy,Doting

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized

L: Liaison,Lovely,Lazy,Legal,Languid,Lover,Luscious

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

Dolly is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Dolly Parton, American country singer and actress; Dolly Alderton, British author and journalist; Dolly Haas, German-American actress.

2.) DOLLY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Pet form of Dorothy (gift of God) and Delores (sorrows), Dolly is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See DELORES and DOROTHEA. (DOL-LEE)


3.) Dolly (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) effervescent

Other Forms: Doll, Dollee, Dolli


4.) Dolly (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Gift of God

Other Forms: Dollie, Dolley


5.) Dolly (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) a short form of Dolores, Dorothy.

Other Forms: Dol, Dolea, Doleah, Dolee, Dolei, Doleigh, Doley, Doli, Dolia, Doliah, Dolie, Doll, Dollea, Dolleah, Dollee, Dollei, Dolleigh, Dolley, Dolli, Dollie, Dollina, Doly


Related Names to Dolly