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Holly name meaning
Last Name
9k
in the U.S.
in 2010
9k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Holly mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Holly
User Submitted Origins
English
61%
Anglo-Saxon
14%
German
8%
American
3%
Arabic
3%
New Zealand
3%
Hebrew
3%
Indonesian
3%
Vietnamese
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Guatemala, the name Holly means "A widely distributed shrub, typically having prickly dark green leaves, small white flowers, and red berries. There are several deciduous species of holly but the evergreen hollies are more typical and familiar".
- According to a user from Washington, U.S., the name Holly is of English origin and means "An evergreen plant with pointy leaves, red berries, and white flowers".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Holly means "Shrub with red berries".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Holly means "Meaning 'like a dove' and 'who lives at the sign of the dove'. Alternatively refering to the Holly tree,. A popular name for children born around Christmas time" and is of English origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Holly means "love from god and god bless" and is of English origin.
- 2 submissions from the United Kingdom and Indonesia agree the name Holly means "Lovable" and is of Hebrew / Indonesian origin.
- A user from Switzerland says the name Holly is of English origin and means "Chrismas plant".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Holly is of German origin and means "Amzing person with great beauty godly creature".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Holly is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "LUCK".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Holly means "born in december".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
adverb Hol"ly
Wholly.
noun Hol"ly
Senses
- [Bot] A tree or shrub of the genus Ilex. The European species (Ilex Aquifolium) is best known, having glossy green leaves, with a spiny, waved edge, and bearing berries that turn red or yellow about Michaelmas.
- [Bot] The holm oak. See 1st Holm.
Note: ☞ The holly is much used to adorn churches and houses, at Christmas time, and hence is associated with scenes of good will and rejoicing. It is an evergreen tree, and has a finegrained, heavy, white wood. Its bark is used as a febrifuge, and the berries are violently purgative and emetic. The American holly is the Ilex opaca, and is found along the coast of the United States, from Maine southward.
Etymology: OE holi holin, AS. holen holegn; akin to D. & G. hulst, OHG. huls hulis, W. celyn, Armor. kelen, Gael. cuilionn, Ir. cuileann. Cf. 1st Holm Hulver
Other Dictionary Sources
- United States rock star (1936-1959)
- Any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
Wiktionary
Various origins: locational surname (Old English hol leah); short form of Holiday; after the holly tree. As a feminine given name popularized by Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's (especially the 1961 film adaptation starring Audrey Hepburn).
- A female given name from English.
- A topographic surname.
- (rare) A male given name transferred from the surname.
Notable Persons Named Holly
Notable Persons Named Holly
Holly Holm
Holly was born on October 17th, 1981 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Holly Robinson Peete
Holly Robinson Peete is an actress, model, singer, presenter, and actor. Her ongoing career started in 1969. Holly was given the name Holly Elizabeth Robinson on September 18th, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Holly Hunter
Holly Hunter is an actress and producer. Her ongoing career started in 1981. Holly was given the name Holly P. Hunter on March 20th, 1958 in Conyers, Georgia, U.S. Holly is also known as Hunter and Holly P..
Michelle Phillips
Michelle Phillips is a folk music and pop music singing, songwriter, and actor. She plays Vocals. She was most active from 1965 to present. Michelle was given the name Holly Michelle Gilliam on June 4th, 1944 in Long Beach, California, U.S.
Holly Marie Combs
Holly Marie Combs is an actress and television producer. She was most prominent from 1985 to present. Holly was born on December 3rd, 1973 in San Diego, California, U.S.
Holly Madison
Holly Madison is a television personality, model, author, celebrity, and model (people). She was most active from 1998 to present. Holly was given the name Holly Sue Cullen on December 23rd, 1979 in Astoria, Oregon, U.S.
- Holly ValanceActor
- Skylar GreySinging
- Holly WilloughbyPresenter
- Holly JohnsonMusician
- LåpsleyMusician
- Holly HaganTelevision Personality
- Holly WalshComedian
- Holly RandallArtist
- Holly WoodlawnActress
- Holly GolightlyMusician
- Holly BlackWriter
- Holly Warlick
- Holly HerndonMusician
- Holly Glynn
Notable Persons With the Last Name Holly
Notable Persons With the Last Name Holly
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly was a rock, roll, rockabilly, and pop music musician. He plays Fender Stratocaster. He was most active from 1955 to 1959. Buddy was given the name Charles Hardin Holley on September 7th, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas, U.S. He passed away on February 3rd, 1959.
Lauren Holly
Lauren Holly is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1983 to 1983. Lauren was given the name Lauren Michael Holly on October 28th, 1963 in United States.
Molly Holly
Molly Holly is a wrestler. Molly was born on September 7th, 1977 in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
María Elena Holly
María was given the name Maria Elena Santiago on December 20th, 1932 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Hardcore Holly
Hardcore Holly is a wrestler. Hardcore was born on January 29th, 1963 in Glendale, California.
Crash Holly
Crash Holly was a wrestler. Crash was born on August 25th, 1971 in Anaheim, California, US. He passed away on November 6th, 2003.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Holly | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 66.33% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 27.73% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.88% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.95% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.57% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Holly
People with the last name Holly are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Holly
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