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Mollie vs. Molly

This is the name we want to use but we are finding it difficult to decide on the spelling. I am a traditional spelling type - but then I read that Mollie was the usual spelling in the 1900s so that has me a bit conflicted as I don't know which came first, Molly or Mollie. That aside, which spelling do you think is the best? Thank you!

The Top Baby Name is...

Mollie

15%

Molly

85%

Poll created: Feb 04, 2025
Total Votes: 27

Comments

Mollie
posted by Guest :: 2 days ago | report
Molly just looks better
posted by Guest :: 2 days ago | report
I think either spelling is fine but I'm personally more accustomed to Molly so I voted for that option.
posted by NameHog :: 2 days ago | report
I voted Mollie. As someone who has an I in her name, it's fun to put hearts, stars or flowers over it. Girlie for life.
posted by jupiter_sparkles :: 2 days ago | report
Either one is acceptable but I voted for Molly.

If you still can't decide after the votes are in, consider this as a deciding factor.

If your surname (and to a lesser extent, your chosen middle name) have a hanging letter like y, p, g etc...pick Mollie. The more hanging letters in a combo, the more cluttered it looks written out on the page.

If your last name (and the middle) have no hanging letters...choose Molly. The "y" helps break up the straight line of the combo.
posted by Genevieve :: 2 days ago | report
Lol @ jupiter_sparkles
posted by NameHog :: 2 days ago | report

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