Holly Harrell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Holly Harrell — English
181K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Holly Harrell 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 Harrell: Harrell F. Beck (1922–1987), American preacher Harrell Fletcher (born 1967), American artist Surname Andre Harrell (1960–2020), American entrepreneur Barbara Harrell-Bond (1932–2018), British American social scientist Ben Harrell (1911–1981), United States Army general Bev Harrell (born 1946), Australian pop singer Blake Harrell (born 1979), American football coach Bob Harrell (1915–2002), American football coach Bobby Harrell (born 1956), American politician Brett Harrell (born 1961), American politician Bruce Harrell (born 1958), Washington state politician Calvin Harrell (1949–1994), Americ. 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: Harrell

English

Harrell F. Beck (1922–1987), American preacher Harrell Fletcher (born 1967), American artist Surname Andre Harrell (1960–2020), American entrepreneur Barbara Harrell-Bond (1932–2018), British American social scientist Ben Harrell (1911–1981), United States Army general Bev Harrell (born 1946), Australian pop singer Blake Harrell (born 1979), American football coach Bob Harrell (1915–2002), American football coach Bobby Harrell (born 1956), American politician Brett Harrell (born 1961), American politician Bruce Harrell (born 1958), Washington state politician Calvin Harrell (1949–1994), Americ.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Holly is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Holly by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Holly Harrell

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 Harrell:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

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 Harrell?
The surname Harrell originates from English. Harrell F. Beck (1922–1987), American preacher Harrell Fletcher (born 1967), American artist Surname Andre Harrell (1960–2020), American entrepreneur Barbara Harrell-Bond (1932–2018), British American social scientist Ben Harrell (1911–1981), United States Army general Bev Harrell (born 1946), Australian pop singer Blake Harrell (born 1979), American football coach Bob Harrell (1915–2002), American football coach Bobby Harrell (born 1956), American politician Brett Harrell (born 1961), American politician Bruce Harrell (born 1958), Washington state politician Calvin Harrell (1949–1994), Americ.
How common is the surname Harrell?
The surname Harrell is shared by approximately 51K people worldwide.
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