Is Molly too much like a nn name?

still_a_bride · March 2009

All of the nn name/resume discussions have led me to post this. I've actually been worried about this for a long time. Does Molly sound too much like a nn? I know it's traditionally a nn for Mary. Will it be a name that sounds grownup and looks good on a resume in the future? I go back and forth, sometimes I think it sounds too much like a little girl, and then other times I think that if I saw a doctor or lawyer with the name Molly I wouldn't think twice about it, it wouldn't make me not want to use that person's professional services or not hire that person. WDYT?

shopgirl_07 · March 2009

Not at all, it stands on it's own. I didn't even realize it could be a nickname for Mary.

ttmccoot · March 2009

I think the days when Molly was a recognizable nickname for Mary in America are long gone (the UK may be a different story...).

Molly is a great name! It's bound to make a comeback soon. Start that train!

DarcyLongfellow · March 2009

I never knew that Molly was a traditional nickname for Mary until college. But, I had a good friend in college named Molly and she absolutely hated her name because she thought that everyone thought of it as a nickname. She felt like it was a little girl name. Not sure I necessarily agree with her, but it is at least possible that your daughter will feel that way if you name her Molly.

JnJHud · March 2009

I think it's a proper name in its own right. To me, it's no different than Kelly, Holly, even Amy or Jamie. I know several people with all of these names, including Molly (or in her case, Mollie), and I've never heard any of them say it doesn't feel like a "complete" name. GL with whatever you decide!

misschippers · March 2009

My sister's name is Mollie. ?Never new it was a nn before!

Sept17.05Bride · March 2009

shopgirl_07:
Not at all, it stands on it's own. I didn't even realize it could be a nickname for Mary.

ditto.

Evelynsmom · March 2009

I went to school with a Molly and that was her legal name. I didn't even know it was a nn for Mary.

soccerwife · March 2009

Sept17.05Bride:
shopgirl_07:
Not at all, it stands on it's own. I didn't even realize it could be a nickname for Mary.
ditto.

ditto?

MoFin07 · March 2009

I love it. It's on my list!

pr_alexander · March 2009

I love it. I think it is a stand alone name. As far as the whole resume thing, I would not want to work for a company that judged me solely on my name. I am a HR Recruiter and I would never judge someone because their name sounded like a nn.

MattysGirl81 · March 2009

I'm Holly, so I'm partial to the H instead of the M

Anyway, I think it's perfectly fine! I've never heard Molly used as a nickname for any other name.

CHI-06 · March 2009

I like Molly! I don't think it's too little girl...

newportbride715 · March 2009

I like it on its own. It can also be a nn for Maureen.

whynotnow · March 2009

Not at all. I like it.

LMS05 · March 2009

I love the name Molly. It's a great child's name, but also a great adults name. I worked for a Molly who was in her 60s and I never thought it was strange. It was on my list, but DH vetoed it because he said it sounds like a dog's name. Don't take it off yout list!!

If we have a girl we are naming her Juliet so that and Molly are the ones I like on your list. ?

liz37 · March 2009

DD's name is Molly...so I love it, obviously. I think we've only had a comment from one person that asked if Molly was a nn or her given name. Everyone seems to love it and it suits my DD perfectly.

GL!

smismar · March 2009

fredalina:
Molly is a recognizable nn and a recognizable proper name. It is, however, very much a "little girl name" and not an adult/professional name IMO.

Ditto this. I know a Mollie from HS (now in her early 30's) and I don't think the name fits her as well as it did as a teenager.

annibes · March 2009

My name is Molly and I've never had any professional trouble because of it- in fact I've been pretty successful in job searches/interviews. I think it has to do with the fact that it's not a strange name but it's not too common, either.

I always loved the spelling Mollie, though.

If it helps: the most common responses I hear when I tell people my name are 1) I like that name and 2) I/someone I know has/have/had a dog named Molly. (LOL I'm serious- it's a super popular dog name, but I don't mind).

MrsTeague · March 2009

It sounds nicknamey to me, but I don't think most people will assume it's short for anything.

InLove24 · March 2009

One of my students name is Molly. I never thought of it as a NN

cabana1 · March 2009

I think it is a fine name! I don't think of it as a nn at all (I know a bunch of Molly's, age ranges from 10-45).

nickschick! · March 2009

I like it!

miniko · March 2009

I don't like it. I've had a few friends with dogs named Molly. Same thing goes for Max.

erinb31 · March 2009

I love the name Molly. It sounds so warm and friendly. I never knew it was a nn.

sophie080208 · March 2009

The only Molly I've ever known was actually named Mary but IMO unless a nn shortens the formal name I don't see the point in it. Like Christie being a nn for Christine. I just don't "get" it.

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