Originally a nickname of the feminine names Dolores and Dorothy, Dolly has become a given name in its own right. In-tune with its emotions, Dolly inherits the meanings "emotion" and "sorrowful" from Dolores.
Irish (Galway): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dathlaoich 'descendant of Dathlaoch', a personal name composed of the elements dath 'bright, colored' + laoch 'hero', 'champion'.
The English form "Dolly" was used as a nickname for Darya in Leo Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina." In Ukraine, Dasha is also used as a diminutive form, but there are multiple other forms that are used for the name Daria in Ukraine, amongst others: Odarka, Daryna, Darusia, Darochka.
The name Dolly, most commonly recognized as a diminutive of Dorothy, has evolved significantly throughout history, acquiring various forms across different cultures and regions. Originally, Dorothy derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God,' with Dolly emerging as an affectionate nickname.
It is a diminutive of Bertha, which means "bright" or "famous." If you see bright lights in baby's future, a name like Birdy is sure to highlight their many charms. Whether they love taking center stage or embracing their inner rock star, baby Birdy will make you smile every day.
Diminutives include: Katie, Katy, Kate, Kathy, Kathe, Kath, Kay, Kat, Katja or Katya, Kota, Katyusha, Katrya, Kitty, Kit, Kasia; many of these are also sometimes given as independent names.
Heidi is a Germanic feminine given name. It became an internationally popular first name as a direct result of the Swiss children's book, Heidi. It can sometimes be an affectionate diminutive of the name Adelheid (the German form of the English Adelaide), which means "nobility" or, more loosely, "of noble birth".
Polly is a given name, most often feminine, which originated as a variant of Molly (a diminutive of Mary). Polly may also be a short form of names such as Polina, Polona, Pauline, Paula or Paulina.
The first recorded Irish surname is O'Clery (Ó Cléirigh) in what is now modern County Galway about 920 AD. Although the creation of surnames in Ireland may have began at an early time, it slowly continued for the next three hundred years or so.
This beautiful title comes from the masculine Greek name Georgios, which stems from georgos, meaning “earthworker.” Georgie is beloved around the globe and makes an endearing nickname for those called George or Georgia.
Connie is a given name. It is often a pet form (hypocorism) of Concetta, Constance, Cornelia, Cornelius or Connor, Conrad, Constanza, Conception, Consuela, Consuelo, or Conner. Many Asian-American women were named after journalist Connie Chung in the 1980s even though the name was not otherwise popular at the time.
Rett is often considered a diminutive of names like Barrett or Everett. It has gained popularity in modern times as a standalone name. The name is relatively uncommon but has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Betty or Bettie is a name, a common diminutive for the names Bethany and Elizabeth. In Latin America, it is also a common diminutive for the given name Beatriz, the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Beatrix and the English name Beatrice.
Origin:German. Meaning:Mighty in battle. Matilda is the Anglicized form of the Germanic feminine title Mahthildis and means “mighty in battle.” A name fit for a warrior, Matilda comes across as sweet and innocent, but its meaning tells a warning tale.
Rebecca is a girl's name derived from the Hebrew Rivkah, meaning "to bind or tie." In the bible, Rebecca was Isaac's wife and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
Snappy and sweet, there's a lot to love about Kat. This Greek girl's name, a shortened form of Katherine and Catherine, means "pure." It comes from the Greek term katharos, which means "clean," "pure," or "clear," and can serve as a reminder of baby's innocence.
Originally derived as a diminutive of names like Bertha, Bridget, or Bernice, Birdie has evolved into a standalone name with its own charm. Common variants include Byrdie, which offers a more distinctive spelling while maintaining the same pronunciation, and Birdee, which embraces a more whimsical, modern style.
