Holly
What is the meaning of the name Holly?
The name Holly is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Plant With Red Berries.
Holly Hunter, actress. Holly Madison, reality star/Playboy Bunny. Holly Golightly, character in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Thought of as a female name in more recent times, Holly was also used as a nickname for the male name Hollis, from a habitational surname meaning "By the Holly."
Different Spellings of the name Holly:
Holli, Hollie, Hollye, Holley
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Holly is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Holly is currently #465 in U.S. birthsSongs about Holly
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Buddy Holly - Weezer
Holly - J or Jules
Holly (Would You Turn Me On?) - All Time Low
Holly Holy - Neil Diamond
Rough Landing, Holly - Yellowcard
Song For Holly - Esthero
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