Holly - Names
Meaning of the name Holly
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
“the holly tree”
Etymology:
This given name became popular at the beginning of the 20th century, along with other “botanical” female names. It was derived from the Old English word "holen" (originally spelled hol lēah).
Variants in different languages:
It is used only in English-speaking countries.
Trivia:
Audrey Hepburn appeared in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's” (1958), in which she played Holly Golightly.
Name days:
USA
25th December: Holly
UK
6th August: Holly
Famous people:
Holley Fain (born 1981), American actress
Holley Mangold (born 1989), American athlete
Holly Cole (born 1963), Canadian singer
Holly Holyoake (born 1988), Welsh singer
Holly Hunter (born 1958), American actress
Holly Palance, (born 1950) American actress
Holly Walsh (born 1980), British comedian
Additional information:
In astrology the name’s lucky days are Thursday and Tuesday, and its supportive numbers are 3, 7, 12, 21. According to numerology a person who bears this name is creative, tolerant, helpful, empathic, successful, and influential.
Popularity of the name:
Australia: 52nd in 2015
England: 39th in 2014
Ireland: 21st in 2014
New Zealand: 52nd in 2015
Scotland: 34th in 2015
USA: 490th in 2015