It’s a fine name, OP, ignore the immature haters.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I dislike Mary but was considering Amalia nn Molly. I think molly is fine as is though.

I do not care for nicknames as "real" names. IMHO, it comes across as : "Oh, sorry, we did not realize this was just a nickname!" I think it sounds uneducated and in-self aware.

Agree. I also have a grown up friend named Molly who has always loathed her name. Says it is a dog's name and not for a serious person.

It is not a dogs name - you are just ridiculous and your friend sounds needy.

Anonymous wrote:It flunks the test.

Supreme Court Justice Molly Lastname.

President Molly Lastname.

Nobel Prize Winner Molly Lastname.

Nope, its a nickname for a child, not a given name.

FYI the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court named his DD Josie. Does that pass your test?
You are super super awful.

And President Molly is just fine. It’s a great nsme.

Anonymous wrote:OP said the first name is Molly. Why are people trying to rename her first name? Anyways, Molly is adorable. I'd suggest a family last name. It would sound like a nice balance with the kind of girlie name of Molly.

I have the opposite problem - we argue over middle names because we have so many family names we'd like to use. And DH doesn't like the argument that if he gets the last name, my family gets the middle name!

This is equitable if you are also just using a last name for the middle family name - but people only have one option for a last name so it isn't the same if you are choosing from a wide range of names. Men don't choose their last names

I have never understood this argument either. It is an odd marriage dynamic to me. I get how it is a feminist thing to stand against the patriarchy and male domination and make sure men know that the woman has all the power when it comes to motherhood. It is just such an antagonistic position.

It flunks the test.

Supreme Court Justice Molly Lastname.

President Molly Lastname.

Nobel Prize Winner Molly Lastname.

Nope, its a nickname for a child, not a given name.

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Anonymous wrote:I dislike Mary but was considering Amalia nn Molly. I think molly is fine as is though.

I do not care for nicknames as "real" names. IMHO, it comes across as : "Oh, sorry, we did not realize this was just a nickname!" I think it sounds uneducated and in-self aware.

Agree. I also have a grown up friend named Molly who has always loathed her name. Says it is a dog's name and not for a serious person.

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Anonymous wrote:Please do not name DD Molly.

What is your second choice?

This is so rude. I understand that it's a message board but why do you feel the need to say this?
Not op, and I love the name Molly. It's cute and happy.

It is rude. We know a young Molly and it’s a great name!

Like Molly do not like Mary. How about Molly Elizabeth. I like the rhythm.

Mom of Kate (not a nick name)

Anonymous wrote:Molly is a nickname. Go with Mary!

+1

Millie is also like molly

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Anonymous wrote:Molly is a nickname. Go with Mary!

+1

Middle name: Elizabeth.

Mary Elizabeth. Classic, strong, beautiful.

NN Molly.

LOVE.

I know a Molly Elizabeth and a Mary Elizabeth who goes by Molly. Both fine.

Claire
Mae

Anonymous wrote:Molly is a nickname. Go with Mary!

+1

If as an adult, she likes using Molly as her name, she can. However, if she wants a name with a little more gravitas, she can go with her "real" name, and you can continue to call her by her nickname, assuming she's good with it.

Catherine

Anonymous wrote:I love the name Molly! We use family surnames for middle names - any great Irish last names in your families? Molly McGuire, for example, is a great name!

You’re not half as clever as you think you are.