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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. Grace96%
  2. Silviane96%
  3. Daina96%
  4. Lisiane96%
  5. Aline96%
  6. Lise96%
  7. Camil96%
  8. Lisa96%
  9. Adrianne96%
  10. Heline96%

Bottom 10

  1. Marylin42%
  2. Deon42%
  3. Tony42%
  4. Madison42%
  5. Juanito42%
  6. Janis42%
  7. Jenniffer42%
  8. Tiara42%
  9. Toni42%
  10. Thalia42%

Love potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Jessyca42%
  2. Reno42%
  3. Jailene42%
  4. Cleo42%
  5. Merilyn42%
  6. Sacha42%
  7. Nana42%
  8. Sheldon42%
  9. Maily42%
  10. Zane42%

Professional potential for Dolly

Top 10

  1. Camil96%
  2. Jansen95%
  3. Ander95%
  4. Even94%
  5. Audry93%
  6. France93%
  7. Karlene92%
  8. Acacia92%
  9. Marielle92%
  10. Keith92%

Bottom 10

  1. Igor42%
  2. Eris42%
  3. Ayrton42%
  4. Otho42%
  5. Alexander42%
  6. Sheldon42%
  7. Zander42%
  8. Elon42%
  9. Atilla42%
  10. Ada43%

Crush potential for Dolly

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi42%
  2. Arlis42%
  3. Janis45%
  4. Ulises45%
  5. Indiana46%
  6. Joy47%
  7. Thalia49%
  8. Eris49%
  9. Ulisse50%
  10. Aramis50%
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