Polly
Pronunciation: [ p-AHL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,368
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Polly
Polly is a boy name .
Is Polly a boy or girl name? Polly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,368 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,192. Polly is more commonly used as a girl name.
Polly is currently ranked #20,368 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Polly include Pol, Poy, Poie, and Polkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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