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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 and the 24th most popular girl’s name in England in 2012.

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meaning
Related to the plant; related to Christmas time.
region
Europe

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