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GirlPronounced American English /ˈpɑl.i/; British English /ˈpɒl.i/Icelandic language family

Polly

Medieval variant of Molly.

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Polly is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈpɑl.i/; British English /ˈpɒl.i/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈpɑl.i/; British English /ˈpɒl.i/
Language familyIcelandic

Meaning and history

Medieval variant of Molly. The reason for the change in the initial consonant is unknown.

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Usage: english

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