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Holly

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Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. HAHL-ee
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Meaning & History

From the English word for the holly tree, ultimately derived from Old English holen.
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Popularity

Last ranked #96 in 2015 Australia (NSW)
Last ranked #89 in 2003 Canada (BC)
Last ranked #56 in 2017 England and Wales
Last ranked #27 in 2017 Ireland
Last ranked #96 in 2017 New Zealand
Last ranked #38 in 2017 Northern Ireland
Last ranked #36 in 2017 Scotland
Last ranked #494 in 2017 (f) #968 in 1900 (m) United States

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Entry updated July 2, 2008
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