HOLLY

The Meaning Of The Name HOLLY
Meaning:	Holly Tree, Evergreen Shrub With Red Berries
Gender:	Unisex (More Female)
Origin:	English
Root:	From the Old English words “holegn” (meaning “to prick”) or “holen” (meaning “the holly tree”).
Syllables:	2

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Zelo

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5 months ago

Pronunciation: The name Holly is commonly pronounced as “HOH-lee”.

Popularity:

Famous People:

Holly Hunter (born 1958) – An American actress known for her roles in films like “The Piano” and “Broadcast News“.
Holly Willoughby (born 1981) – A British television presenter.
Holly Madison (born 1979) – An American model and television personality.
Holly Robinson Peete (born 1964) – An American actress, author, and singer.

Fictional Characters:

Holly Golightly – the heroine in Truman Capote’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” book (1958) and subsequent 1961 film starring Audrey Hepburn.
Holly Short – A character from the “Artemis Fowl” children’s book series.
Holly Hobbie – Author and watercolor illustrator for her namesake children’s book character “Holly Hobbie“.

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The Meaning Of The Name HOLLY