Moly

Moly represents an alternative spelling of Molly, which is regarded as a historical pet form of Mary, the English variant of Maria. The exact origin and meaning of the biblical name Maria, and consequently also of Moly, are not clearly defined.

What does the name Moly mean?

Moly is an alternative spelling of the name Molly, which is considered an old pet form of Mary, the English form of Maria. The origin and meaning of the biblical name Maria, and thus also of Moly, are not definitively clarified. One possible meaning from Egyptian is 'the beloved'. Various interpretations can also be derived from Aramaic and Hebrew, such as 'the (gifted by God)', 'the well-nourished', 'the sea myrrh', 'the sea drop', 'the rebellious', or 'the untamed'. More information on the individual derivations can be found on the name page of Maria. The variant Moly can be found not only in the English-speaking world, particularly in the USA, but also in Asia. Other English pet forms of Mary include Molli, Mollie, Polli, and Polly. In Greek mythology, 'Moly' is a magical plant that protects against poison and sorcery.

Where does the name Moly come from?

The etymology of Moly can be traced back to Aramaic and ancient Greek languages and includes meanings such as 'the beloved' or 'the untamed' among others. Various meanings arise from Egyptian, Ancient Greek, and Ancient Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Moly?

Moly is pronounced like 'Moli', with an emphasized 'o'.

When is the name day of Moly?

The most important name day for Moly falls on September 12, which is dedicated to the Feast of the Name of Mary.

Popularity

In Germany, Moly is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not gained significance in the German first name charts. The best ranking in France was achieved by the name Moly in 2024, reaching 3,232nd place. In the last ten years, Moly has been given as a first name about 30 times there, placing it at 3,172nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, Moly ranks 4,024th in France.