Quick answer
Molly is a girl name.
Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɑl.i/; British English /ˈmɒl.i/.
Meaning and history
Medieval diminutive of Mary, now often used independently. It developed from Malle and Molle, other medieval diminutives. James Joyce used this name in his novel Ulysses (1922), where it belongs to Molly Bloom, the wife of the main character.
Notes and context
Usage: english