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Motley

MOT-lee

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Old English surname from 'motley' meaning 'multi-colored' or 'mixed.' Literary and surname-heritage name, evoking colorful individuality and unconventional charm.”

Popularity Over Time

Motley US popularity rank over timeRank 12867 in 2010 to rank 2978 in 2022. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2978#7923#12867201020202024

Motley is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Old English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Mote

Style

BoldModernPlayfulMinimalStrong

Famous Bearers

  • Mötley Crüe (band)
  • Motley Crue

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Short & Strong → Preppy & Surname Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

Sibling Name Ideas

Henry

Germanic Top 10

Oliver

Latin Top 10

Jasper

Old French Beautiful But Not Top 100

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Cross-Cultural Notes

English heritage

People Also Ask

Old English surname from 'motley' meaning 'multi-colored' or 'mixed.' Literary and surname-heritage name, evoking colorful individuality and unconventional charm.

Motley is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Motley include Mote.

Names that pair beautifully with Motley include Henry, Oliver, Jasper.