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Opinions on the name Molly?

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chelsea555 · 25/04/2018 23:14

We are thinking of the name Molly for our little girl due next month. I like the Irish connotations as we both have strong Irish links & I think it's a name that will travel well. So Mumsnet how would you imagine a little Molly to be like?

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FourFriedChickensDryWhiteToast · 25/04/2018 23:17

its a nice name for a little girl but not for an adult woman tbh.

Personally i find it a bit 'wet' as it reminds me of the word 'mollycoddle'.

Also, i think the youth of today calls MDMA 'Molly'.

Couldnt it be short for Margaret like Milly Molly Mandy?

DoneDisappeared · 25/04/2018 23:17

It's a sweet name. I like it. :)

FizzyGreenWater · 25/04/2018 23:18

I like it, also like Mollie

Mrsknackered · 25/04/2018 23:20

I love it. One of my best friends is a Molly (she’s 23) and she is strong, beautiful and inspiring. I don’t see it as wet at all.

Another friends 80-something year old Gran is Molly, she’s Irish and is also, wonderful.

It’s a yes from me!

And yes it is another name for MDMA, but that wouldn’t put me off. Look at all the Charlie’s!

Moominfan · 25/04/2018 23:23

I like it but do think mdma however molly the name has been around longer :)

IMBU · 25/04/2018 23:24

Possibly one of my favourite girls names ever and it would very likely have been dd's name had my friend not used it first.

Sophronia · 25/04/2018 23:38

I like it

Mightybanhammer · 25/04/2018 23:39

It's one of the many diminutives for Margaret.
Apply the high court judge test.

Buntysoven · 26/04/2018 00:04

Its a fanmily name for me and dh, with Mollys on from all generations. I love it. Our Mollys have been/are strong clever one isn't quite a high court judge but is a highly repected barrister and it never held her back!

DramaAlpaca · 26/04/2018 00:11

What Irish connection does Molly have? Confused Other than the Molly Malone song of course, but that doesn't make it an Irish name. I suppose as it's a diminutive for Mary & there are loads of Marys in Ireland that could be a connection too.

I think it's a very twee name that's OK on a toddler but doesn't sound very grown up.

midsomermurderess · 26/04/2018 03:23

Molly is a pet form of Mary in Ireland.

AnyaMoondial · 26/04/2018 03:43

It's a great name.

GoodJobShesCute · 26/04/2018 03:59

Love it! Top of my list if we have another girl.

RoundaboutSnail · 26/04/2018 08:22

I don't like it, sorry. Looks like most people do though. If you love it, use it!

RedDwarves · 26/04/2018 11:14

I like it a lot, although I do prefer Polly.

I know a couple of adult Mollys, and had a great grandmother named Molly. Also, there's Molly Weasley, who's a great (adult!) literary namesake.

Oysterbabe · 26/04/2018 11:22

I really like it. I also like Polly and Nancy.

villainousbroodmare · 26/04/2018 12:24

In my mind's eye, Molly is small, plain, plumpy and dumpy. Like a pug. Sorry.

pipilangstrumpf · 26/04/2018 14:27

I don't like Molly at all, sorry. It sounds so unfeminine and plump.

heateallthebuns · 26/04/2018 14:34

I don't know anyone, children or adult, called molly in Ireland - it must have become unfashionable. I had an aunty Molly, I like it, it's be on my shortlist for a girl!

LoveInTokyo · 26/04/2018 15:14

It’s OK but it doesn’t sound like a very “serious” name.

I would go for Mary or Margaret (love Margaret and think it’s very elegant and underused) with Molly as a nickname.

Madwithjealousy · 26/04/2018 15:24

Personally I don't like the letters or the way it sounds, although I have known some nice Mollys.

Margaret is awful!

heateallthebuns · 26/04/2018 15:29

Or marguerite ?

LoveInTokyo · 26/04/2018 15:43

Mad, a lot of names that people would have said were awful a few years ago have come back into fashion now.

Margaret is wonderfully jolie-laide and has tons of great nickname options.

Smoliver · 26/04/2018 22:56

Molly holds a dear place in my heart. It was my Grandmother's name, who was a lovely lady. It's also a name I would consider using for any future daughters I may have (fingers crossed!)

I think it's such a sweet little name for a young girl but it also works on an adult too.

goldentriangle · 26/04/2018 23:03

I have one now17 and I have loved it at every age. And for those who say it's not a serious name she is head of 6th form and studying chemistry, biology and history. She's applying for pharmacy. I think she'll go far being a Molly. Such a kind friendly name.