Dolly

Revision History

Date	Editor	Change Summary
12/1/2024, 10:33 PM	Mike C	update #117
2/12/2007, 1:03 AM	Mike C	earliest recorded revision

Gender Feminine

Usage English

Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɑl.i/(American English) /ˈdɒl.i/(British English)

Meaning & History

Diminutive of Dorothy. Doll and Dolly were used from the 16th century, and the common English word doll (for the plaything) is derived from them. In modern times this name is also sometimes used as a diminutive of Dolores.