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Dolly

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Girl Name day: September 15 In French: Lola
Origin: Spanish. Meaning: Tears.
Provém do título da Virgem Maria Nossa Senhora das Dores.

Name day for Dolly

September 15

Why this day? Dolly is a short form of Dolores, and shares its name day.

Dolly is celebrated in France, the United States, Spain and Argentina on February 6; Brazil on September 15.

The story of the name Dolly

Dolly is a short form of Dolores. It keeps its origin (Spanish) and meaning — tears, and shares its name day, September 15.

On birth records, Dolly is rarely written as such: the Dollys are Doloress (20,400 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Dolores page. Dolly is also a short form of Dora, Waldo, Dorothy.

Frequently asked questions about Dolly

What does Dolly mean?

Dolly is a short form of Dolores, which means tears.

When is Dolly's name day?

September 15, together with Dolores: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dolly a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Dolores.

Dolly's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Gina45%
  2. Thelma47%
  3. Giani52%
  4. Nena53%
  5. Odelia53%
  6. Rosita54%
  7. Jany54%
  8. Ramona55%
  9. Rosy57%
  10. Marilu57%

Love potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Thelma44%
  2. Gina49%
  3. Odelia50%
  4. Mira55%
  5. Rossana59%
  6. Perpetua60%
  7. Clea60%
  8. Amparo60%
  9. Pastora60%
  10. Jany60%

Professional potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Rossana47%
  2. Selene53%
  3. Nereida53%
  4. Elva53%
  5. Mira54%
  6. Evane54%
  7. Gina56%
  8. Perpetua60%
  9. Pastora60%
  10. Amparo60%

Crush potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona53%
  2. Thelma56%
  3. Marilu59%
  4. Nena59%
  5. Giani59%
  6. Pastora60%
  7. Perpetua60%
  8. Amparo60%
  9. Jany61%
  10. Gina62%
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