Jolly
[ˈdʒɒli]Meaning
English word meaning cheerful or happy; recorded as a rare given name in American English
Background Story
Jolly is recorded as a given name in American English, where it is rare and used for both girls and boys.
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Jacky
Diminutive of Jacques; from Jack + -y
Merry
From the English word merry, ultimately from Old English myrige
Bubbly
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Giddy
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Bobby
Diminutive of Bob, from Bob + -y
Buddy
From the English word meaning "friend"; probably a nursery form of "brother"
Chris
Short form of Christopher, Christian, Christine and other names beginning with Chris
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