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.

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    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

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