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Molly

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“Beloved”or“Wished-for child”or“Bitter”

Molly — Diminutive of Mary. It developed from Malle and Molle, other medieval diminutives. James Joyce used this name in his novel 'Ulysses' (1920), where it belongs to Molly Bloom, the wife of the main character.

English2 syllables · /ˈmɑli/

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