Polley is a variant of Polly, a traditional pet form of Mary from Hebrew Miriam.
Polley is a variant of Polly, the traditional pet form of Mary, which ultimately comes from Hebrew Miriam. That long chain of transformation gives Polley a sweetly layered history, moving from sacred ancient roots to affectionate English nickname use.
It belongs to the family of names that have softened over centuries into something warm and informal. As a given name, Polley feels vintage, approachable, and lightly old-fashioned in the most charming sense. It has the familiarity of a nickname with enough spelling variation to make it stand out. The name carries a gentle, domestic intimacy, while still quietly connecting back to one of the most enduring female names in the Western tradition.