Moly

Female

Meaning

Gift of divine protection

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈmoʊli/

Traits associated with the name Moly:

Dogs named Moly tend to be loving, good-natured, and affectionate. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Moly?

Naming your dog Moly suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the literary world, as Moly is a magical herb in Homer's Odyssey.

Is Moly a good dog name?

Moly has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Moly isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,146
PupNames logo
2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,823
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Moly is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Moly was, in the past month, the 2485th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Moly is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Moly was viewed 73 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Moly's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Moly is most adored in Arkansas, Virginia and Louisiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Tennessee, Oklahoma and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Moly.

Most popular breeds named Moly:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Cockapoo
  3. Lhasa Apso

Moly is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Associated with a mythical herb in Irish folklore.

Dog names like Moly:

Bitter
Son Of Kenneth
Happy
Person From Massy, France
A private investigator from the show moonlighting
Pearl
Moly dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (0)

Be the first to leave a comment.

Let us know what you think of Moly as a dog name!