Holly Bolden
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Holly Bolden is a name that combines English origins. The first name Holly is a feminine given name of English origin. Holly is an English-language surname and given name. Holly is known as an English or Irish surname (variant Holley) it is either locational, ultimately derived from the Old English hol lēah "[dwelling by] the clearing by the hollow", or descriptive, from hol-ēage "hollow-eyed". In Ireland, it was also used as a translation of the name Mac Cuilinn, which is derived from cuileann, the Gaelic name of the holly tree, and by extension sometimes of the similar-sounding McQuillan surname of Ulster. The surname Bolden: Bolden Brace (born 1997), American basketball player Bolden Reush Harrison (1886–1952), U.S. Navy seaman Surname Abraham Bolden, a former United States Secret Service agent Bess Bolden Walcott (1886–1988), African American educator, librarian, curator and activist Brandon Bolden (born 1990), American football player Bruce Bolden (born 1966), American former basketball player in Australia Bubba Bolden (born 2000), American football player Buddy Bolden (1877–1931), American jazz musician Charles Bolden (born 1946), American pilot, astronaut, and NASA Administrator DeCorsey E. Holly is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 181K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Holly reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Holly
English
Holly is an English-language surname and given name. Holly is known as an English or Irish surname (variant Holley) it is either locational, ultimately derived from the Old English hol lēah "[dwelling by] the clearing by the hollow", or descriptive, from hol-ēage "hollow-eyed". In Ireland, it was also used as a translation of the name Mac Cuilinn, which is derived from cuileann, the Gaelic name of the holly tree, and by extension sometimes of the similar-sounding McQuillan surname of Ulster.
Surname: Bolden
English
Bolden Brace (born 1997), American basketball player Bolden Reush Harrison (1886–1952), U.S. Navy seaman Surname Abraham Bolden, a former United States Secret Service agent Bess Bolden Walcott (1886–1988), African American educator, librarian, curator and activist Brandon Bolden (born 1990), American football player Bruce Bolden (born 1966), American former basketball player in Australia Bubba Bolden (born 2000), American football player Buddy Bolden (1877–1931), American jazz musician Charles Bolden (born 1946), American pilot, astronaut, and NASA Administrator DeCorsey E.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Holly is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Holly by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Holly Bolden
- Arthur Holly Compton (theoretical physicist, 1892)
- Holly Hunter (film actor, 1958)
- Holly Marie Combs (film actor, 1973)
- Skylar Grey (guitarist, 1986)
- Holly Madison (reality television participant, 1979)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Holly Bolden:
Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.
Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.
Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Holly?
- The first name Holly originates from English. Holly is an English-language surname and given name. Holly is known as an English or Irish surname (variant Holley) it is either locational, ultimately derived from the Old English hol lēah "[dwelling by] the clearing by the hollow", or descriptive, from hol-ēage "hollow-eyed". In Ireland, it was also used as a translation of the name Mac Cuilinn, which is derived from cuileann, the Gaelic name of the holly tree, and by extension sometimes of the similar-sounding McQuillan surname of Ulster.
- When was Holly most popular?
- The name Holly reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Bolden?
- The surname Bolden originates from English. Bolden Brace (born 1997), American basketball player Bolden Reush Harrison (1886–1952), U.S. Navy seaman Surname Abraham Bolden, a former United States Secret Service agent Bess Bolden Walcott (1886–1988), African American educator, librarian, curator and activist Brandon Bolden (born 1990), American football player Bruce Bolden (born 1966), American former basketball player in Australia Bubba Bolden (born 2000), American football player Buddy Bolden (1877–1931), American jazz musician Charles Bolden (born 1946), American pilot, astronaut, and NASA Administrator DeCorsey E.
- How common is the surname Bolden?
- The surname Bolden is shared by approximately 22K people worldwide.