| Meaning | wooded land |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Holland |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Hol-land |
About Holland
Holland presents a geographical name with refined sensibilities and modern appeal. This name has gained traction among parents who appreciate its connection to travel, culture, and European sophistication. The double 'l' provides visual balance while the 'and' ending creates a gentle conclusion that feels both complete and open to possibility. Holland works equally well for artistic and athletic pursuits, never boxing a child into predetermined expectations.
As a given name rather than solely a surname, Holland demonstrates creative thinking while maintaining respectability. It evokes windmills and tulips, canals and masterpieces, bringing a worldly dimension to a child's identity. The name ages gracefully from playground to boardroom, maintaining its distinctive character throughout every life stage.
Variations of Name Holland
| Hollander |
| Holladay |
| Hollis |
| Hollin |
| Holliston |
Nicknames for Holland
| Holl |
| Holly |
| Landi |
| Hol |
| Land |
Famous People Named Holland
| Holland Roden | American actress |
| Holland Taylor | American playwright and activist |
| Holland K. Smith | American blues musician |
| Holland Fredericks | South African cricketer |
| Holland Reid | American football player |
| Holland Smith | American football player |
| Holland Dilworth | American politician |
| Holland Coors | American businessman and politician |
| Holland D. Horton | American politician |
| Holland B. Richardson | American lawyer and politician |
| Holland N. McTyeire | American bishop |
| Holland McTyeire Smith | American politician |
| Holland M. Smith Jr. | American lawyer and politician |
| Holland Cooke | American soccer player |
| Holland Fay | American baseball player |
| Holland McCombs | American politician |
Characters Named Holland
| Holland March | Character from the movie "The Nice Guys" |
| Holland Vosijk | Character from the book "This Savage Song" by Victoria Schwab |
| Holland Manners | Character from the TV show "Angel" |
| Holland Novak | Character from the book "Less" by Andrew Sean Greer |
| Holland Kemp | Character from the TV show "Twin Peaks" |
| Holland Sloane | Character from the movie "The Phantom" |
| Holland Thompson | Character from the book "In My Enemy's House" by Carol Matas |
| Holland Middleton | Character from the TV show "Devious Maids" |
| Holland Slocum | Character from the movie "Solar Crisis" |
| Holland Gamble | Character from the movie "The Juror" |
| Holland Cats | Character from the TV show "Stark Raving Mad" |
| Holland Greene | Character from the book "The Lovely Wild" by Megan Hart |
| Holland Smiley | Character from the movie "Longshot" |
| Holland Weeks | Character from the TV show "Secrets and Lies" |
| Holland Nash | Character from the movie "The Watcher" |
| Holland Howard | Character from the TV show "Law & Order" |
| Holland James | Character from the movie "Omen IV - The Awakening" |
| Holland West | Character from the TV show "Starved" |
| Holland Hawthorne | Character from the movie "Silent Fall" |
| Holland Barnes | Character from the movie "The Red Phone - Manhunt" |