Message: "Holly" - Behind the Name

Holly

by Avis

7/15/2009, 1:45 PM

What's your opinion of Holly? I've been thinking a lot about it lately, and really liking it.

Do you think it's too dated? What sort of bearer would you imagine?

Also, I'd welcome any sibling suggestions. I'd kind of like to pair it with more plant and/or nature names, but I don't want it to sound too contrived...

#Holly

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- NobodyOfConsequence

7/16/2009, 1:28 AM

It's not on my list but I quite like it. I knew a sibset that was Holly as the older girl and twins named Hannah and Erin. It's all I think of.

- ICEyun

7/15/2009, 9:46 PM

I wouldn't say Holly is dated, but for some reason I always associate it with a whiny bratty girl... possibly because this is the only time I have ever seen it.

- as (guest)

7/15/2009, 9:12 PM

I adore Holly, it just sounds sweet and happy to me. My favorite names are actually the 70's/80's/90's names. I would definitely use it.

What about Holly and Violet?

- flavie (guest)

7/15/2009, 8:20 PM

I love the name Holly!!
Holly and Sage
Holly and Juniper
Holly and Marigold

- Chrysanthemum (hayleyskye) +1

7/15/2009, 6:16 PM

I really like Holly, its a shame I have a cousin with this name otherwise I'd consider using it myself (though not sure if it'd be too close with Hayley, I actually had Holly on the list when I was pregnant with Hayley but went against it because of my cousin, though I hardly see her).

Holly and Skye
Holly and Willow
Holly and Fern
Holly and Amber
Holly and Isobel
Holly and Ava
Holly and Willa
Holly and Elsa
Holly and Eva
Holly and Eva
Holly and Ivy
Holly and Iris
Holly and Aspen
Holly and Shaye
Holly and Indy
Holly and Ella
Holly and Alyssa
Holly and Samara
Holly and Jade
Holly and Heather
Holly and Xanthe
Holly and Chloe
Holly and Zoe
Holly and Zali
Holly and Allira

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- Avis

7/16/2009, 9:43 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions! I especially like Holly and Grant or Holly and Jasper.

And I see from your sig you're expecting: congratulations!

- Katica (earthnut)

7/15/2009, 4:21 PM

It's cute, but also an invasive, prickly plant.

- TheDreadedSockMonkey +1

7/15/2009, 3:01 PM

I love Holly. It's sweet, simple, and perfect for a baby born in December.

No, I don't think it's dated. I picture a young woman with the name, pretty and polite.

Possible sibling names:

Ivy (eye-rolling, I know).
Genevieve
Gwendolen, NN Gwen
Carrie
Willow
Heather
Daphne
Quinn
Piper
Autumn
Katherine
May
Juniper
Julia

- Avis

7/16/2009, 9:41 AM

I do like Holly and Ivy together... don't think I could ever use it, but I do like it!

And Holly and Gwen are very cute together! Thanks!

- DelilahRuby (AnnaMichelle)

7/15/2009, 2:54 PM

I like Holly :)
I had a teddybear I called Holly.

Holly & Luna
Holly & Ciel
Holly & Raven
Holly & Sienna
Holly & Scarlett

- RegalAmethyst +2

7/15/2009, 2:09 PM

Holly is a nice name. It's simple and pretty and light.

I don't think it's very dated at all, but then again I know no one with the name Holly. When I think of Holly I think of Rose Nylund's sister on the Golden Girls. The names in that family that I know of were Rose, Holly, and Lily. I suppose that's too contrived, but I do think they're really great together.

Holly and Erica
Holly and Iris
Holly and Hazel
Holly and Fern
Holly and Pearl
Holly and Beryl
Holly and Juniper
Holly and Flora / Fleur
Holly and Laurel
Holly and Rowan
Holly and Wren
Holly and Jay
Holly and Rosemary
Holly and Saffron
Holly and Yolanda / Yolande / Jolanda
Holly and Ione
Holly and Eirlys
Holly and Florence / Florentina
Holly and Jasmine / Jessamine / Yasmina

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- Schezar +1

7/15/2009, 2:16 PM

Holly and Paloma!

That is just wonderful!

- RegalAmethyst

7/15/2009, 3:19 PM

Thank you! :)

- Schezar

7/15/2009, 1:56 PM

Holly is just the sweetest name ever. I imagine a well mannered brunette for some reason. I don't think it's dated at all, but I've never met one before so what do I know?

I'd say Holly and Veronica, or Holly and Rue, or Holly and Viola.

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