Star of the sea; bitter
A playful diminutive of Mary, Molli shares the same complex etymology, most commonly interpreted as 'star of the sea' or 'bitter'. While the 'y' spelling is standard, this 'i' ending offers a more modern, youthful twist on the classic nickname.
Less common today
Molli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,334 in 1992.
Animal advocate and professional dog trainer known for reuniting military dogs with handlers
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
