Molly Pet Name
Molly is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Bitter, wished-for child" and originating from Hebrew (Semitic), most often given to female pets, with a classic, human style, ranked #8 among dog names and ranked #16 among cat names, across 5,571 pet records in our database.
Molly at a glance
How popular is Molly as a pet name?
Molly is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#8
Dog Name
#16
Cat Name
5,571
Pet Records
Molly pet name popularity over time
Is Molly a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Molly is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Molly more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Molly?
Based on the available breed data, Molly appears among:
What does the name Molly mean?
Molly means "Bitter, wished-for child" and comes from Hebrew (Semitic).
The name is associated with classic, human, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Molly nicknames
What kind of pet name is Molly?
Molly fits these categories:
Molly as a human name
Molly is also used as a human name. Ranked #14 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)
Name insights for Molly
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2004 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
5,571
Last updated
2026-09-18
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