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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

Top 10

  1. Joanny96%
  2. Klara96%
  3. Michaelle95%
  4. Mariam95%
  5. Katleen94%
  6. Joele94%
  7. Amy93%
  8. Hester93%
  9. Lys93%
  10. Kalena90%

Love potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Keissy42%
  2. Kayne42%
  3. Lindsay42%
  4. Tifanny42%
  5. Whitney42%
  6. Tiphany42%
  7. Bella42%
  8. Stacy42%
  9. Kali42%
  10. Melody42%

Professional potential for Dolly

Top 10

  1. Yamin94%
  2. Joanny93%
  3. Bettina92%
  4. Shaila88%
  5. Kathlyn87%
  6. Justine85%
  7. Klara85%
  8. Johana85%
  9. Mariam84%
  10. An84%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Lilith42%
  3. Kayne42%
  4. Alia44%
  5. Whitney47%
  6. Crystal50%
  7. Rianna50%
  8. Vittoria52%
  9. Pandora53%
  10. Beatrix53%

Crush potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Keisi51%
  2. Shakira53%
  3. Laticia54%
  4. Judi54%
  5. Vida56%
  6. Yumi57%
  7. Catrina58%
  8. Keissy58%
  9. Layna58%
  10. Irys58%
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