Second only to perhaps Maggie, Molly is another extremely popular name for female dogs. It is a variant of the name Mary and implies an air of sweetness and cheer. Some famous Mollies that dogs have been named after include actress Molly Ringwald, the fictional Molly Weasley, mother of Harry Potter's best friend Ron, and Molly Hatchet, a Southern rock band. They are often lovingly referred to by nicknames like "holly jolly Molly" at Christmastime, making the name even more adorable.

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