Holly (name)
Holly is an English given name that has mostly feminine use. The name derives from the name of the plant, from the Old English word holen. Because holly is used as decoration at Christmas, Holly is a name given to girls born around that time or after. Alternate versions include: Hollie, Holli, Holie, etc. As a first name in 2009, Holly ranked #380 for most popular girl baby name in the United States.
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Famous quotes containing the word holly:
“The holly and the ivy
Are plants that are well known
Of all the trees that grow in the woods
The holly bears the crown.”
—Unknown. The Holly and the Ivy (l. 1–4)