Holly

Holly Meaning & Origin

About Holly
The name Holly is of English origin and is derived from the word "holly," which refers to a type of evergreen shrub with red berries. Symbolizing protection and goodwill, the name Holly is often associated with Christmas and represents joy, happiness, and a vibrant spirit. It is a popular name given to girls born in December or those with a cheerful and lively personality.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Holly are female.

Holly Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holly in Braille

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

The name Holly in braille

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

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

The name Holly in sign language

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