Hollis
/HH-AA-L-IH-S/
Near the holly trees, from Old English holegn (holly). A name rooted in the evergreen English countryside
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Yes — Hollis is a Christian unisex name of English origin, meaning “Near the holly trees, from Old English holegn (holly). A name rooted in the evergreen English countryside”.
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This page tells you what Hollis means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Hollis is a unisex's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Near the holly trees, from Old English holegn (holly). A name rooted in the evergreen English countryside" and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among British, American, European families, Hollis carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Hollis look like?
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See Hollis's baby portrait →What does Hollis's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Hollis resonates in either tradition.
Hollis's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Hollis's full reading →
Does Hollis go with your family's names?
Hollis breaks into 5 sounds: /HH-AA-L-IH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Hollis sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Hollis beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Hollis — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Hollis
If Hollis resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian unisex names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian unisex names from the Nature cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian unisex names that open with the same syllables as Hollis
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Common questions about Hollis
What does the name Hollis mean?
Hollis means "Near the holly trees, from Old English holegn (holly). A name rooted in the evergreen English countryside." It is a unisex name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Hollis a boy or girl name?
Hollis is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Hollis?
Hollis is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Hollis a Christian name?
Yes. Hollis is a unisex name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Hollis mean in English?
Hollis originates from English, where it means "Near the holly trees, from Old English holegn (holly). A name rooted in the evergreen English countryside."
What are common nicknames for Hollis?
Common short forms of Hollis include Holi, Holl.
What is the numerology of Hollis?
Hollis has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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