Polly name meaning

Gender: Girl

Origin: Hebrew and Latin

Usage: English, Hebrew, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: p(ol)-ly

Meaning: Bitterness, Rebelliousness, Form of Molly, From Mary, The Perfect One, Female Version of Paul, Little, Small and Inspired By the Greek God Apollo

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What does Polly mean?

The popular and ever lasting unisex name Polly means "Bitterness, Rebelliousness, Form of Molly, From Mary, The Perfect One, Female Version of Paul, Little, Small or Inspired By the Greek God Apollo" is originated from Hebrew and Latin languages is principally used in Hebrew, English, Finnish, Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish.

Polly is shortened form of Apollonia. Apollonia is Latin form of Apollonius. Of Old Greek origin, Evergreen and Cherished Apollonia, meaning of Apollonia is "Apollinaria, Inspired By the Greek God Apollo and Apelo Which Means Strength".

Polly is short form of Maria. Maria is derivation of Mary. Maria is form of Mirjam in Greek and Latin languages. Also Maria is Latin and Greek form of Mirjam. Meaning of Maria is Star and Rebellious has origin in Hebrew.

Polly is short of Mary. Mary is equivalent of Maria in English language. Also Mary is form of Maria in English language. Prominent and Ceaseless Mary is originated from Egyptian and Hebrew, Mary means "The Word Mere Which Means Mother and Rebellion".

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How do I pronounce Polly?

The two syllabled name Polly is pronounced, p(ol)-ly.

Variants of Polly

Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Paili, Apollonia, Apollonios, Apollonius, Abelone, Maarja, Maraike, Mara, Angelamaria, Maite, Marriam, Miriam, Mary, Mamre, Marianne, Mireio, Apollo, Abbelone, Lone

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How popular is the name Polly?

Polly was a popular name in United States. Over 29211 babies have been named Polly since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1881, the moniker grabbed the 222nd spot and 688 baby girls were given the name.

But after 143 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names a whooping 88 times Polly is common in England and Wales where over 4018 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

Currently peaking at the charts, 284 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 184th position.

Polly is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top ranking of 324 in 2017.

There are over 149 babies that have been given the name Polly in Ireland. In France, it is relatively new, first appeared in 1999. In Belgium, first appeared in 2012 and is still in use.

But Polly is a popular baby name in Uganda where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in England. As per our findings, over 80000 babies have been bestowed Polly around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			3182	50
2017			3523	43
2016			3154	51
2015			3198	51
2014			3176	51

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Polly in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	5	49	22
	5	-3	278	111
	5	-3	6	18
	5	0	55	0

Numerological analysis of Polly

The vowel o as your first one in your name reveals you are an opportunist. Deep inside, people envy you, and you know it. You have people you love and who love you back. You are a tidy person and dress normally. Fighting you own battles like a lone wolf makes you feel strong and confident. You act responsibly when involving other people in your actions. You act protectively around the people you love and people who need help.

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Adrians means Woman from Hadria or From Hadria is substantially used in Latvian and came from Latin is used for boys
Vidal - Prominent Latin Vidal is mainly used in Hindi, Bengali and Marathi and is used for both sexes, meaning of Vidal is "Life Giving or Lively"
Maximiano - Renowned boy name Maximiano is largely used in Spanish is of Latin origin. Maximiano is Spanish cognate of Maxim. Also Maximiano is Spanish equivalent of Maximilian
Novato - The boy name Novato is used predominantly in Italian, Novato means "Novatus" has its origin in Latin
Barbary - Girl name Barbary means "A Form of Barbara Popular in Medieval Britain After the 3rd Century Martyr St Barbara or Strange", particulary used in English is of Latin origin

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Middle names for Polly

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Famous people named Polly

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Polly Perkins Gillian Nessie Arnold better known as Polly Perkins is a British actress known for playing Trish Valentine in Eldorado and Rose Cotton in the EastEnders series.
Polly Archer portrayed minor character of Pupiltt0015171 8 nm0314681 actress N Pupil in 1924 comedy film The New School Teacher.
Polly Cheshire, from 1999 drama film Change of Heart, who characterized Sally.
In 1927, Polly Emery characterized the role of Mrs. Mull in comedy film A Sister to Assist 'Er.
Polly MacIntyre, from 2015 drama movie Bob and the Trees, who characterized the Polly.
In 1930 musical film, Harmony Heaven, Polly Ward characterized Billie Breeze.
Polly Stanton portrayed crucial character of Carole in 2006 comedy and drama film Nancy Nancy.

In 2004, Polly Frame played the role of Reggie Lucas in crime film Duplicity.
Polly Croke, from 1988 comedy flick Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em, who played the N.

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