Holly Casas
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Holly Casas 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 Casas: Antonio Casas (1911–1982), Spanish actor Mario Casas (born 1986), Spanish actor Óscar Casas (born 1998), Spanish actor David Zamora Casas, Mexican-American visual artist, performance artist, and community activist Juan Francisco Casas (born 1976), Spanish artist and poet Mel Casas (1929–2014), American-born artist, activist, writer and teacher Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866–1932), Spanish artist Fernando Vizcaíno Casas (1926–2003), Spanish labour lawyer, journalist, and writer María Emilia Casas (born 1950), Spanish jurist Mariana Casas (born 1959), Argentine lawyer David Casas (born 1971), America. 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: Casas
Spanish
Antonio Casas (1911–1982), Spanish actor Mario Casas (born 1986), Spanish actor Óscar Casas (born 1998), Spanish actor David Zamora Casas, Mexican-American visual artist, performance artist, and community activist Juan Francisco Casas (born 1976), Spanish artist and poet Mel Casas (1929–2014), American-born artist, activist, writer and teacher Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866–1932), Spanish artist Fernando Vizcaíno Casas (1926–2003), Spanish labour lawyer, journalist, and writer María Emilia Casas (born 1950), Spanish jurist Mariana Casas (born 1959), Argentine lawyer David Casas (born 1971), America.
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 Casas
- 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 Casas:
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 Casas?
- The surname Casas originates from Spanish. Antonio Casas (1911–1982), Spanish actor Mario Casas (born 1986), Spanish actor Óscar Casas (born 1998), Spanish actor David Zamora Casas, Mexican-American visual artist, performance artist, and community activist Juan Francisco Casas (born 1976), Spanish artist and poet Mel Casas (1929–2014), American-born artist, activist, writer and teacher Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866–1932), Spanish artist Fernando Vizcaíno Casas (1926–2003), Spanish labour lawyer, journalist, and writer María Emilia Casas (born 1950), Spanish jurist Mariana Casas (born 1959), Argentine lawyer David Casas (born 1971), America.
- What are the origins of the name Holly Casas?
- The name Holly Casas combines two different traditions: the first name Holly has English roots, while the surname Casas originates from Spanish.