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Holder

HOLE-der

Holder is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A surname, of English origin. Refers to someone who lives by a hollow.”, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Holder Means

A surname, of English origin. Refers to someone who lives by a hollow.

The Story of Holder

This name evokes the image of someone steadfast, standing firm through every change, a true guardian.

Holder is an English surname originating from a topographical term for someone who lived by a 'hollow' or low-lying area of land. It has been used as a given name only in recent decades, suggesting a modern appreciation for its grounded, stable connotations.

When you picture your son with the name Holder, you see a pillar of strength. This is a name for a child whose determined spirit will keep him grounded, a practical soul who faces challenges head-on.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Personality Traits

StableReliablePracticalDetermined

Peak Year

#8 in 2016

Total Births

26

First Recorded

2014

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