Unisex name
Dolly name meaning
“gift of God”
Dolly is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning gift of God through its English use as a familiar form of Dorothy. Dorothy comes from Greek Dōrothea with that meaning. The Indonesian form Doli may have a separate origin.
What does Dolly mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Dolly
In English, Dolly is a familiar form of Dorothy, from Greek Dōrothea, 'gift of God'. Indonesian Doli may have a separate origin.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Dolly
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dolly, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dolly: gift of God
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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Meaning of each word
- Dolly: gift of God
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
- Timotheus: honoring God
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Dolly Andrean
Meaning of each word
- Dolly: gift of God
- Andrean: brave, manly
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Meaning of each word
- Lasarus: God has given help
- Dolly: gift of God
- Chrisye: follower of Christ
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Dolly Andrew
Meaning of each word
- Dolly: gift of God
- Andrew: manly, courageous
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Meaning of each word
- Dolly: gift of God
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Kristanto: associated with Christ
How to pronounce Dolly
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦴꦭ꧀ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮧᮜ᮪ᮜᮤ |
Is Dolly a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dolly is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Dolly ranks #198 among unisex names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Dolly
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Dolly
- Dolly Gultom · b. 1993
- Dolly Bambang Hermawan · b. 1961
- Dolly Zegerius · b. 1925
- Dolly Martin · b. 1961
- Dolly Putra Parlindungan Pasaribu · b. 1980
- Dolly Ramadhan Gultom · b. 1993
- Dolly Salim · b. 1913
- Dolly B. Hermawan
- Dolly Febrina
- Dolly Gumara
- Dolly Marantika · b. 1986
- Dolly Nurdiansyah · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Dolly
What is the meaning of Dolly?
Dolly means gift of God. In English, Dolly is a familiar form of Dorothy, from Greek Dōrothea, 'gift of God'. Indonesian Doli may have a separate origin.
Is Dolly a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dolly is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dolly?
Dolly is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Dolly have?
Dolly has 2 syllables (Dol-ly) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dolly?
Dolly ranks #198 among unisex names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dolly?
Other spellings: Doli.
What full names go well with Dolly?
Some ideas: Dolly Steve Agustino; Dolly Kevin Timotheus; Dolly Andrean.
Famous people named Dolly?
Notable people named Dolly include Dolly Gultom, Dolly Bambang Hermawan, Dolly Zegerius.
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