Motley

Pronunciation: [ m-AHTL-ee ]

Girl Name #6,700 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Motley is a girl name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHTL-ee.

Parents who love the name Motley often also consider Mollie, Molly, Mona .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,700
Total SSA Count: 17

Nicknames

Mot Moy Motie Motlie

Also a Boy Name

Motley is also used as a boy name, ranked #4059.

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Mollie Molly Mona Monica Mozella Moses Morris Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions About Motley

Is Motley a boy or girl name?

Motley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6700. As a boy name, it is ranked #4059. Motley is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Motley?

Motley is pronounced m-AHTL-ee.

How popular is the name Motley?

Motley is currently ranked #6700 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Motley?

Common nicknames for Motley include Mot, Moy, Motie, and Motlie.

Is Motley a common or rare name?

Motley is an uncommon name, ranked #6700 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Motley

Motley is a girl name .

Is Motley a boy or girl name? Motley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,700 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,059. Motley is more commonly used as a boy name.

Motley is currently ranked #6,700 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Motley include Mot, Moy, Motie, and Motlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.