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Holli

Girl name · 114 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Holli: 114 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2002.

Holli is a modern, phonetic spelling of Holly, which derives from the Old English word *holegn*, referring to the evergreen tree with bright red berries. As a given name, it became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and is often associated with the Christmas season. One of the most famous bearers is the American actress and model Holli Ugalde, known for her role in *The Bold and the Beautiful*, while the name also calls to mind Holly Golightly, the iconic character played by Audrey Hepburn in *Breakfast at Tiffany's*. There are no major places named after a bearer, but the holly tree itself is part of many place names, such as Hollywood, California. A notable variant is the traditional spelling Holly, which remains more common, though Holli offers a more distinctive, streamlined alternative.