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Origin:
old english (anglo-saxon)
Name Root:
HOLEN
Meaning:*
It 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 a decoration at Christmas, Holly is a name given to girls born around that time or after. Alternate versions include: Hollie, Holli, Holie, and others. According to the United States Social Security card applications in 2009, the name Holly ranked 380th out of the top 500 names chosen by parents for their baby girls, and the 24th most popular girl’s name in England in 2012.

Usage

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danish
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english
finnish
finnish
german
german
irish
irish
norwegian
norwegian
scottish
scottish
swedish
swedish
welsh
welsh

Use in other languages

danish
english
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scottish
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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #8412


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #1689

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #9

A number 9 person is humane and selfless. Compassion, tolerance, idealism and sensitivity are the hallmarks of number 9. Number 9 individuals often give unselfishly to others.

Chakra Number: #9
Chakra "Pineal Gland"

The Pineal Gland is about the size of a pea, and is in the center of the brain in a tiny cave behind and above the pituitary gland which lies a little behind the root of the nose. It is located directly behind the eyes, attached to the third ventricle. This chakra is also known as the upper dan tien. The ninth chakra is an interesting chakra in that it is in this chakra that all the Christ abilities lie dormant, waiting to be released and used in the outer and inner worlds. The shift in focus at this time is toward that Christ energy and the accompanying abilities that go along with it. Hence, a great deal of work and energy is now being sent into physical reality to help the individual open up and expand this energy center.

Color meaning: Gold

It is no surprise that gold symbolizes wealth used wisely, but it is also the symbol of good health. People who favor the color gold are optimistic. The Tibetan Buddhist believes in 5 sacred stones: the crystal for light, turquoise for infinity of sea and sky, coral for life and form, gold for the golden ray of the sun, silver for the light of the moon. Gold is intimately linked with Divinity and those gods associated with the Sun. It symbolizes wealth and success.

Name Songs

According to: itunes

Song
Artist
holly holy
neil diamond
buddy holly
weezer

Notable People and Personalities

Holly Black, American Writer
Holly Cole (born 1963) Canadian Jazz Singer
Holly Fulger, American Actress
Holly Gibbs (born 1997) Is An English Child Actor
Holly Golightly, American Comic Book Writer And Artist
Holly Golightly, British Singer And Songwriter
Holly Holyoake, Welsh Soprano
Holly Hunter (born 1958) American Actress
Holly Johnson (born 1960) English Artist, Musician And Writer
Holly Larocque, Canadian Actress And Theatre Performer
Holly Lincoln, Canadian Soccer Player
Holly Marie Combs (born 1973), American Actress And Television Producer
Holly Michelle Gilliam, American Singer And Actress
Holly Miranda, American Singer
Holly Palance, American Actress, Daughter Of Veteran Actor Jack Palance
Holly Robinson Peete (born 1964), American Actress, Singer And Author
Holly Sampson, American Adult Performer
Holly Sherwood, American Rock Vocalist And Singer
Holly Valance (holly Rachel Candy) (born 1983), Australian Actress, Singer And Model
Holly Walsh (born 1980, ) English Comedian And Comedy Writer
Holly Willoughby, British Television Presenter
Holly Woodlawn (born 1946), Puerto-rican Actress