Origin and Meaning of Holly

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Holly

Old English

Usage of Holly

English

Meaning of Holly

The name Holly means "holly" from the English word for the tree. The word itself is derived from the Old English word "holegn".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Holly Hunter (born 1958), an American actress; Holly Marie Combs (born 1973), an American actress; Holly Valance (born 1983), an Australian-born actress and singer.

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