Origin:French
Meaning:Pretty
As jolly as it is to spell and say, Joly's name comes from the French word joli(e), meaning "pretty." This feminine name has beauty and joy rolled into one, something you will be reminded of every time you glance towards your new best friend. The French word for pretty derives from the Latin gaudēre, meaning "joy," pleasure," and "satisfaction," three terms you are about to become very familiar with.
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