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Holly: Meaning & Origin

Holly is a girl name of English origin meaning “the holly tree, associated with Christmas”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 25% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

HOL-ee

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

75/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 25% of popular names.

Nicknames

Hols

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

50%
30
2010
15
Current
#44
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Holly Ann
  • Holly Marie
  • Holly Faith

Famous Namesakes

  • Holly Hunter

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Holly