God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Hollis
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hollis.
Primary meaning
From Old English "holh" meaning hollow
Pronunciation: HOL-is
Profile summary
Surname as given name; unisex. The current meaning shown for this name is From Old English "holh" meaning hollow. The catalog pronunciation is listed as HOL-is. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hollis. Hollis appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hollis is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as From Old English "holh" meaning hollow.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hollis is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Hollis. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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