Mollie
Meaning of Mollie
The name Mollie is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl. Pronounced as MAH-lee (/ˈmɑli/ or /ˈmɒli/), it is a delightful variation of the more traditional name Molly. Mollie has its origins in Hebrew, where it is derived from the name Mary, meaning "bitter" or "beloved." Over the years, Mollie has maintained a steady presence in American baby name rankings, reflecting its enduring appeal. Though not as common today as it once was in the early 20th century, Mollie continues to capture hearts with its sweet simplicity and classic feel. The name evokes images of warmth and kindness, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that is both familiar and distinctive.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as MAH-lee (/ˈmɑli/)
British English
- Pronunced as MAH-lee (/ˈmɒli/)
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Notable People Named Mollie
| Mollie Elizabeth King is an English pop singer, songwriter, radio presenter, and member of the girl group The Saturdays. |
| Mollie Ziegler Hemingway is an American conservative author, columnist, and political commentator, known for her role as the editor in chief of The Federalist and as a contributor for Fox News. |
| Mollie Katzen is a renowned American cookbook author and artist, best known for her hand-lettered and illustrated Moosewood Cookbook and The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, as well as her children's cookbooks. |
| Mollie Gillen was an Australian historian, researcher, writer, and novelist known for her groundbreaking work on the First Fleet and her influential article on Lucy Maud Montgomery. |
| Mollie King was an American stage and screen actress. |
| Mollie Faustman was a versatile Swedish artist known for her work as a painter, illustrator, journalist, and author. |
| Mollie Doreen Phillips OBE was a pioneering British figure skater, Olympic judge, and the first woman to carry a national flag at the opening ceremony of an Olympic Games. |
| Mollie Holmes Adams - Mollie Wade Holmes Adams was an influential Upper Mattaponi tribal elder and advocate for tribal culture in Virginia, working to preserve traditional skills and knowledge and advocating for recognition of the tribe. |
| Mollie Hunter, also known as Maureen Mollie Hunter McIlwraith, was a Scottish writer celebrated for her fantasy and historical novels for children and young adults, often drawing inspiration from Scottish history and folklore. |
| Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst is a prominent British art curator, chief creative officer of Superblue art center, and former executive director of Pace London, known for her work in curating sculpture exhibitions at Sudeley Castle. |
| Mollie Greenhalgh Hardwick, also known as Mary Atkinson, was an English author famous for her books that accompanied the TV series Upstairs, Downstairs. |
| Mollie Dive, also known as Mary Clouston Dive, was a scientist, Australian cricketer, and one of the first women to play Test cricket, known for her contributions to both sports and science. |
| Mollie Campbell is a British basketball player known for her contributions to the Durham Palatinates and the Great Britain national team. |
| Mollie Child - Elizabeth Mary "Mollie" Child was a prominent English cricketer known for her role as a batter in 6 Test matches for England between 1934 and 1937, and for her contributions to domestic cricket for Surrey and other regional teams. |
| Mollie Kyle, an Osage woman, survived the Osage Indian murders and gained renewed prominence when she was portrayed in the film Killers of the Flower Moon. |
