Origin:British
Popularity:3889
Meaning:gift of God
Dolly is a girl’s name that is English in origin. Originally a nickname of the feminine names Dolores and Dorothy, Dolly has become a given name in its own right. It is charmingly retro while evoking such legendary women as singer-songwriter Dolly Parton and First Lady Dolly Madison. If that didn’t sell you on the name, then its meaning, “gift of God,” certainly will, as baby is truly the greatest gift of all!
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  • Dolly Parton
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