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Holly

Meaning

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

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Name Personality

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Famous People Named Holly

Holly Hobbie

Denise Holly Hobbie (née Ulinskas; 1944) is an American writer, watercolorist and illustrator.

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Holly Palmer

Holly Palmer (born c.

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Holly Woodlawn

Holly Woodlawn (October 26, 1946 – December 6, 2015) was a transgender Puerto Rican actress and Warhol superstar who appeared in the movies Trash (1970) and Women in Revolt (1971).

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Holly Sorensen

Holly Sorensen is an American film producer and screenwriter.

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Holly Hynes

Holly Hynes is an accomplished, award winning costume designer with over 250 ballets to her credit, including more than 70 at the New York City Ballet.

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Holly in Other Languages

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