Hollis

Origin and meaning

Name: Hollis (hol-lis)

Gender: Unisex

Popularity in 2023: Female #785, Male #741

Origin: English
Meaning: Near The Holly

Gender: Unisex

Origin and Meaning: Hollis is an English name that originated as a place name, and means "holly grove".

Etymology: The name is derived from the Old English word "holegn", meaning "holly".

History of name: The name Hollis is thought to have been first used as a surname in the medieval period. The place name from which the surname was derived likely referred to an area covered in holly trees.

Style of the name: Hollis is a classic, timeless name that is simple and elegant.

Symbolism of the name: Holly trees were considered sacred by the ancient Druids, and were associated with good luck, protection, and honor. As a result, the name Hollis has a positive and uplifting connotation.

Hollis's luck prospects

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Hollis include:

• Holly
• Hoss
• Lisa
• Liss
• Lissy
• Lily
• Hilly
• Allie
• Al
• Ally

Name popularity

Hollis is common popular name in the US.

Famous people named Hollis

• Hollis Stacy, American golfer
• Hollis Thomas, American football player
• Hollis Frampton, American experimental filmmaker
• Hollis Johnson, American journalist and author

Name Variations

Variations of name Hollis in English:

• Holis
• Holliss
• Hollys
• Holli

Similar Names

• Hallie
• Holly
• Hally
• Hallye
• Halli

Rhyming Names

• Willis
• Phyllis
• Gillis
• Jillis
• Lillis
• Tullis
• Millis
• Hillis
• Illis

Diminutives Names

A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Hollis but is shorter.

• Holly
• Hilly
• Lisa
• Liss
• Allie

Sibling Names

Sisters: Lily, Lila, Lola, Leah, Ava.

Brothers: Noah, Oliver, Ethan, Owen, Liam.