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Hollis Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "hollis" is "from the holly trees", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
hollis
Meaning
from the holly trees
Pronunciation
hawl-iss
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Hollis Name Details

The name Hollis originated from an English surname derived from the Old English words 'holen' meaning 'holly' and 'hurst' meaning 'wooded hill'. It was originally used to refer to someone who lived near or worked with holly trees. Over time, Hollis has become a unisex given name and gained popularity as a first name for both boys and girls.

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