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Jolie
“Pretty” — English
About Jolie
Plucked from the romantic lexicon of France and warmly embraced by the English-speaking world, Jolie is a name that wears its elegance with a lively, breathless grace. While its direct translation famously imparts the meaning of "pretty," the name’s true lineage reaches deeper into the Old French *jolif*—a spirited descriptor that celebrated not just aesthetic beauty, but a festive, merry, and vivacious soul. Jolie eschews the fragile delicacy of traditional vintage monikers, offering instead a cinematic allure that is radiantly sweet yet undeniably cosmopolitan. With its soft, sweeping initial and melodic, lilting finale, the name possesses a timeless magnetism; it is a bold yet tender classic that promises a little girl a lifetime of joyful charm, sparkling inner vitality, and an effortless, worldly sophistication.
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Popularity in the U.S.
Jolie is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 girls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jolie mean?
Jolie is commonly linked to the meaning Pretty and is associated with English roots.
Is Jolie a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Jolie is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 girls.