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How would you picture a little girl, teen & adult named Molly?

48 replies

Explodingatomickittens · 26/01/2023 12:25

Any thoughts as to above. If we ever had a 4th dc, Molly would be my girls name..

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Toadybum · 26/01/2023 12:26

It's slang for ecstasy if that bothers you

I'm afraid I've heard too much Euphoria (thanks dd) to be able to take it seriously

dizzydizzydizzy · 26/01/2023 12:27

It's a nice name. Good choice.

Hoppinggreen · 26/01/2023 12:28

My DN is called Molly and while she’s a sweetheart she also looks like a Geordie Shore wannabe and acts as if she’s brainless (which she’s not).
I blame her parents rather than her name for that though but I does mean that when I imagine a “Molly” I see sweet but dim with a lot of make up and not a lot of clothes

GougeAwayIfYouWantTo · 26/01/2023 12:29

I have a wonderful, charismatic, beautiful & hugely attractive friend called Molly (I say “attractive” because she’s so fun to be around & followed her dreams, despite familial opposition, which I really admire in her). So it evokes very good thoughts for me!

Marcipex · 26/01/2023 12:30

Molly is musical and works hard at school.
She’s a bit of a homebody and doesn’t take risks.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 26/01/2023 12:31

My mum (mid 70s) is Molly. She's fit and keeps active, looks a lot younger.

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 26/01/2023 14:26

I know a very very cool adult Molly. She is very beautiful and has lived all over the world. It's a great name.

LimitlessSky · 26/01/2023 14:29

I know a Molly and watched her grow up. She’s opinionated, helpful, kind and a chain smoker!

TheYearOfSmallThings · 26/01/2023 14:29

I basically picture Molly Ringwald at different ages.

shinynewapple22 · 26/01/2023 14:31

I picture her as someone who is popular, happy, pleasant and friendly . Also she has dark wavy hair.

AuntieStella · 26/01/2023 14:33

Little girl - MillyMollyMandy
Teen - aspiring Love Island contender
Adult - Mrs Weasley

Smartiepants79 · 26/01/2023 14:34

I love Molly.
Classic but not very common.

Tuesday591 · 26/01/2023 19:21

To me Molly is energetic, spirited and kind. I picture dark or red hair

ChildrenOfTheQuorn · 26/01/2023 21:02

Hoppinggreen · 26/01/2023 12:28

My DN is called Molly and while she’s a sweetheart she also looks like a Geordie Shore wannabe and acts as if she’s brainless (which she’s not).
I blame her parents rather than her name for that though but I does mean that when I imagine a “Molly” I see sweet but dim with a lot of make up and not a lot of clothes

Yes, this.

Eixample · 26/01/2023 21:04

The only Molly I know is a rocket scientist.

Luredbyapomegranate · 27/01/2023 09:21

Molly is Jolly

It’s ok, it’s a bit slight though

Luredbyapomegranate · 27/01/2023 09:22

.. I know it’s usually a full name these days but I think it’s better as a shortform for a Mary related name like Marianne or Maria.

TimeToFlyNow · 27/01/2023 09:23

I've just started a new job and Molly started at the same time, early 20s , incredibly bright and really nice

Mrsjayy · 27/01/2023 09:23

My friends 20 something Dd is Molly she has a job and house and everything 😂

Mrsjayy · 27/01/2023 09:25

Luredbyapomegranate · 27/01/2023 09:22

.. I know it’s usually a full name these days but I think it’s better as a shortform for a Mary related name like Marianne or Maria.

Yes I went to school with a Molly but I think her name was Mary Anne she still goes by Molly .

Soubriquet · 27/01/2023 09:26

My dd is a Molly.

I like her name. She likes her name. No problem

DuckDuckNo · 27/01/2023 09:27

To me Molly is a strong woman who speaks her mind. Probably because I read a lot of Molly Ivins (American journalist) back in the day.

MiniDinosaur · 27/01/2023 09:29

It’s a bit wet.
child: brown hair, does her homework
teen: insta tan and eyelashes
adult: good friend, works as a hairdresser

SpringSparrow · 27/01/2023 09:31

There were three Molly’s in my dd’s class. It seemed to be a very popular name in the early 2000’s.

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 27/01/2023 09:32

I know an adult Molly who've I've known since she was born (I'm much older), and it's suited her for all ages. I'd say it's a name which carries across all ages, like Emily or Grace.