Holly
HOL-lee
Popularity
#419
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
206,089
Peak Year
#6,415 in 1983
First Recorded
1880
Style
Nature-Inspired, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the name of the holly tree, derived from Old English *holen*
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Holly Hunter
American actress and producer
Holly Marie Combs
American actress and producer
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