English girl name
Holly Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Holly means holly tree. From the English tree name holly, traditionally linked with Christmas.
Holly takes its name from the evergreen tree with red berries, long associated with winter celebrations and often given to girls born around Christmas. Plant names became popular as girls' names in the late nineteenth century, and Holly has been used steadily since. The tree itself comes from Old English holegn. It is cheerful, easy to spell and has a seasonal feel without being tied to a single month.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Holly
HOL·ee
Holly has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Holly
HollieHolliHollee
Well-known people named Holly
Holly Willoughby, Holly Hunter.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Holly mean?
Holly means "holly tree". From the English tree name holly, traditionally linked with Christmas.
How do you pronounce Holly?
Holly is pronounced HOL-ee.
What is the origin of Holly?
Holly is an English girl name.
How many syllables are in Holly?
Holly has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Holly?
Other spellings and forms include Hollie, Holli, Hollee.