Joyful; my father rejoices; merry
Name Profile
Holly
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Holly.
Primary meaning
From the holly tree; evergreen plant
Pronunciation: HOL-ee
Profile summary
Popular nature name; Christmas associations. The current meaning shown for this name is From the holly tree; evergreen plant. The catalog pronunciation is listed as HOL-ee. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Holly. Holly appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Holly is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as From the holly tree; evergreen plant.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Holly is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related forms for this profile include Holly. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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