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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. Bel96%
  2. Ildon96%
  3. Ildi96%
  4. Sabela96%
  5. Lda96%
  6. Chabela96%
  7. Nine96%
  8. Gabri96%
  9. Lise96%
  10. Rosi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Marylin42%
  2. Fabia42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Whitney42%
  5. Melody42%
  6. Stacy42%
  7. Keissy42%
  8. Marilyn42%
  9. Ornella42%
  10. Lindsay42%

Love potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Kel42%
  2. Jailene42%
  3. Merilyn42%
  4. Sacha42%
  5. Nana42%
  6. Maily42%
  7. Zane42%
  8. Rayanna42%
  9. Ness42%
  10. Keissy42%

Professional potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Lilith42%
  3. Leonorcita42%
  4. Kayne42%
  5. Onor42%
  6. Rihanna42%
  7. Alia44%
  8. Carlie46%
  9. Kendra46%
  10. Roxane47%

Crush potential for Dolly

Top 10

  1. Nela94%
  2. Maryanne94%
  3. Zela94%
  4. Gela94%
  5. Rosi94%
  6. Amy93%
  7. Maryanna93%
  8. Consuela93%
  9. Velma93%
  10. Enid93%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Cyndi42%
  3. Zina46%
  4. Raimun48%
  5. Munha48%
  6. Cerise48%
  7. Mundinha48%
  8. Munda48%
  9. Rai48%
  10. Keisi51%
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