Female Name
Pollie
ˈpɑl.i
ˈpɒl.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
black history
civil rights
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ie
ends in -lie
variants
women's history
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
50/100
youthful140%
informal160%
common120%
wholesome100%
delicate80%
simple120%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Pollie is a variant of the name Polly, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Mary. The name Mary has biblical origins, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.' Pollie, as a variant, carries similar connotations of endearment and affection.
Etymology
Original Form:
Mary
Evolution:
Mary → Polly → Pollie
Source:
The name Mary evolved into Polly as a diminutive form, and Pollie emerged as a variant of Polly, often used as a nickname or informal name.