Folly
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Folly
Folly is an International girl's name meaning "A name derived from the English word folly, sometimes used to reflect a whimsical nature".
Folly is a girl's name of International origin meaning "A name derived from the English word folly, sometimes used to reflect a whimsical nature". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- International
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
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What does Folly mean?
A name derived from the English word folly, sometimes used to reflect a whimsical nature.
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What does Folly mean?
Folly is a girl name of International origin meaning "A name derived from the English word folly, sometimes used to reflect a whimsical nature.".
How popular is Folly?
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Name numerology
4is the Chaldean number for Folly.
Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.
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Folly at a glance
- Letters
- 5
- Syllables
- 2
- Starts with
- F
- Ends with
- -ly
- Vowels
- 1 of 5 letters
Which other names end in -ly?
Which names have a similar meaning to Folly?
Folly means "A name derived from the English word folly, sometimes used to reflect a whimsical nature." — these names share that spirit.
- Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
- Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
- Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
- Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
- Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
- Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
- Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
- Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
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