Molley as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Molley

What is the meaning of the name Molley ?

The baby name Molley is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOL-ee (IPA: /ˈmɒli/ UK, /ˈmɑːli/ US).

Molley is in Origin.

Molley is a modern, less common spelling of Molly, the English pet form of Mary that arose in medieval Britain from Moll/Malle, then took the affectionate -y ending. Mary ultimately derives from Hebrew Miryam; scholars offer several readings, including “beloved,” “wished‑for child,” “rebellious,” and “sea of bitterness,” while a long-standing devotional gloss renders it “star of the sea.”

Used as a familiar name since the Middle Ages, Molly became a standalone given name by the 17th–18th centuries and has enjoyed repeated revivals, especially in the late 20th century across the UK, Ireland, and the US. Molley preserves that history with a distinctive look. Close variants include Molly, Mollie, Molli, and Polly; related forms are Mary, Marie, Maria, Moira, and Miriam. Short forms include Mol and Molls.