Names That Mean Bushes
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Hollis
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"near the holly bushes"Description:
Hollis is a rugged, gentle and quietly used name, given to over 200 boys and 150 girls each year in the US. In 2023, it became one of the newest entries to the US Top 1000, where it fits in with the surnames-as-first-names trend, and other familiar choices like Ellis, Silas, and Holden.
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