Jolly: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Joly surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

The meaning behind Jolly

Jolly is best understood together with Joly: both are French spellings of one family name. Its meaning, shared with Joly, is “Merry, cheerful”.

Jolly and Joly

The extra “l” in Jolly is a spelling habit rather than a different name. You may also find the name written Joli and Jolivet.

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