Hollis

Hollis Meaning & Origin

About Hollis
The name Hollis is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "holh" which means "hollow" or "sunken land." It can also be associated with the word "holly," a type of evergreen tree with red berries. As a given name, Hollis is often used for both boys and girls and signifies someone who is kind, gentle, and resilient. The name carries a sense of natural beauty and strength, reflecting the connection to the land and the enduring qualities of the holly tree.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Hollis is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 57.75% and females 42.25%, based on recent birth statistics.

Hollis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.58% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑlɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hollis in Braille

Here's how to represent Hollis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hollis in braille

How to Spell the Name Hollis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hollis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hollis in sign language

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