Holly
Found 6 entry about "Holly"
Holly is pronounced as [hol-ee].
Holly Name meanings & History
Holly is derived from the Old English word holen which refers to the holly tree. The name carries a symbolic meaning of protection and hope. From the English word for the holly tree, ultimately derived from Old English holen. Holly Golightly is the main character in the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) by Truman Capote. Holly is a popular girl's name that can be used for babies born anytime throughout the year. It is a versatile name that can be paired with many middle names.
Zodiac Sign of Holly: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius
Synonyms of Holly:
H: Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hope,Haggle,Hobnobbing
O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive
L: Lovely,Legal,Liaison,Lazy,Lover,Luscious,Languid
Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving
Holly is:- a Classic name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Simple name
- a Wholesome name
- a Youthful name
Famous People
Some famous people with the name Holly include Holly Hunter (American actress), Holly Willoughby (English television presenter), and Holly Johnson (English musician).
2.) HOLLY (Female)
Usage: American
Meanings: Taken from the name of the holly tree, an evergreen whose stiff, glossy, sharp-pointed leaves and clusters of red berries are used in Christmas decorations. The name is derived from the Old English holegn (holly tree). Var: Hollee, Holli, Hollie. (HAHL-EE)
3.) HOLLY (Female)
Usage: English
Meanings: Taken from the holly tree, an evergreen whose stiff, glossy, sharp-pointed leaves and clusters of red berries are used in Christmas decorations. The name is derived from the Old English holegn (to prick). Var: Hollie. (HOL-LEE)
4.) Holly (Female)
Usage: Anglo-Saxon
Meanings: (Anglo-Saxon) Christmas-born; holly tree
Other Forms: Hollee, Holleigh, Holley, Holli, Hollye
5.) Holly (Female)
Usage: English
Meanings: (English) holly tree.
Other Forms: Holea, Holeah, Holee, Holei, Holeigh, Holey, Holi, Holie, Hollea, Holleah, Hollei, Holleigh, Hollye, Holy
