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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈhɑl.ɪs/; British English /ˈhɒl.ɪs/English language family

Hollis

A name meaning "holly trees".

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Hollis is a boy/girl name meaning "holly trees".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈhɑl.ɪs/; British English /ˈhɒl.ɪs/.

GenderBoy/Girl
Meaningholly trees
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈhɑl.ɪs/; British English /ˈhɒl.ɪs/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From an English surname that was derived from Middle English holis "holly trees". It was originally given to a person who lived near a group of those trees.

Notes and context

Usage: english