Solly

Hebrew

"peace"

Solly Origin and Meaning

The name Solly is a boy's name.

Solly is a charming masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Solomon, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful.' Solly has a warm, friendly quality that feels both vintage and approachable. Throughout the 20th century, it was particularly common as a nickname in Jewish communities. While never reaching mainstream popularity as a given name in its own right, Solly has maintained steady usage as both a nickname and standalone name. It carries associations with wisdom and kindness inherited from its connection to Solomon, the biblical king renowned for his wisdom. The name has a pleasant, familiar sound despite its relative rarity in official records.

Famous People Named Solly

• Solly Zuckerman Baron Zuckerman, British zoologist, researcher and activist
• Solomon Benjamin "Solly" March English footballer
• Solly Krieger American boxer
• Solly Granatstein American TV producer
• Solomzi "Solly" Tyibilika South African rugby union footballer
• Solomon Joseph "Solly" Hemus American baseball player and manager
• Saul S. "Solly" Sherman American NFL player
• Solomon Garcia "Solly" Smith Mexican,American boxer