it is derived from Molly, another nn of Mary
Polly is a medieval variant of Molly. Molly is itself a pet name for Margaret or Mary. Polly can also be a nickname for Polina/Paulina/Pauline.
Margaret > Meg > Peg > Peggy Mary > Molly > Polly
Polly is a nickname for a female with the name Mary Phil is a nickname for a male with the name Philip Pauly is a nickname for a male with the name Paul
Mary 'Polly' Young was born in 1825.
Mary 'Polly' Young died in 1885.
Mary Polly Paaāina was born in 1833.
Mary Polly Paaāina died in 1853.
Polly seed is a common nickname for sunflower seed. polly being a reference to a bird. sunflower seeds are commonly feed to birds thus giving them the nickname polly seeds.
Pollyanna was a novel which came out in 1913 about an optimistic young girl. The name Pollyanna has since become synonymous for people who always have a sunny disposition and believe the best in everything and everyone.
Mary Ann 'Polly' Nichols was born on August 26, 1845.
Mary Ann 'Polly' Nichols died on August 31, 1888 at the age of 43.
Mary (PollY) Finley Crockett wife of Davy Crockett from 1806 to 1815.