Lolly

English from Latin

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

Lolly Origin and Meaning

The name Lolly is a girl's name.

Lolly is a playful, cheerful feminine name that can function as both a nickname and a standalone name. It likely originated as a diminutive for names like Dolores, Charlotte, or Laura, but has gained independent usage. The name evokes sweetness and joy, partly due to its association with lollipops and candy. Lolly has a light-hearted, youthful quality that exudes friendliness and approachability. While not commonly found on popular name lists, it experienced modest usage in the mid-20th century and has seen occasional revival among parents seeking vintage-inspired names with a whimsical quality. The name's brevity and repeating 'l' sound give it a rhythmic, memorable quality that works well across all ages despite its initial childlike associations.

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Famous People Named Lolly

• Lolly (born Anna Shantha Kumble) British pop singer
• Elizabeth "Lolly" Yeats sister of the poet W. B. Yeats

The name Lolly in Pop Culture

• Laura Erminia "Lolly" Willowes title character of Sylvia Townsend Warner's "Lolly Willowes" (1926)
• Shannon Louise "Lolly" Allen character on Australian TV soap "Neighbours"
• Lolly Whitehill character on TV's "Orange Is the New Black"
• Princess Lolly character in board game Candy Land
• "The Lolly Madonna War," 1969 novel by Sue Grafton