Dolly
Meaning of Dolly
Dolly is a female name with origins in English. It is pronounced as DAH-lee in both American and British English. The name has variations such as Dollie. Dolly has been given to baby girls in the United States for many years, although its popularity has varied over time. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around the 2000s. The name Dolly may bring to mind associations of sweetness and charm, making it an endearing choice for parents seeking a delightful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DAH-lee (/ˈdɑli/)
British English
- Pronunced as DAH-lee (/ˈdɒli/)
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Notable People Named Dolly
| Dolly Rebecca Parton is a renowned American singer-songwriter and actress with a successful career in country music spanning several decades. |
| Dolly was the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell, proving that a cloned organism could be produced from a mature cell from a specific body part. |
| Dolly Pentreath - Dorothy Pentreath, a Cornish fishwife from Mousehole, is known as one of the last fluent speakers of the Cornish language. |
| Dolly Allen, born Doris Evelyn Baugh, was an English comedian, singer, and performer known for her contributions to entertainment and her appearances on television and radio. |
| Nora Baumberger, also known as Dolly Buster, is a Czech-German former pornographic actress, filmmaker, and author. |
