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The Name Holly - Origin and Meaning of Holly
  



The Name Holly - Origin and Meaning of Holly


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Holly

Old English

Usage of the Name Holly

English

Meaning of the Name 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 of the name include Holly Hunter (born 1958), an American actress; Holly Marie Combs (born 1973), an American actress; Holly Valance (born 1983), an Australian actress and singer.
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