| Meaning | holly tree |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Hol-ley |
About Holley
The double-l spelling distinguishes this nature-inspired name from its holiday association, offering a year-round botanical choice. This variation provides individuality while retaining familiarity—people recognize it immediately yet notice the distinctive spelling. The cheerful sound evokes brightness and positivity, characteristics most parents hope to encourage. This name suits various style preferences, working equally well in traditional and modern contexts. The straightforward pronunciation prevents confusion despite the spelling variation. It carries a wholesome, friendly quality without veering into overly sweet territory. The nature connection grounds it in imagery of endurance and evergreen beauty. This choice reflects appreciation for names that feel established yet maintain personal distinction through thoughtful spelling choices. It occupies a comfortable middle ground between common and unusual.
Nicknames for Holley
| Holly |
| Holls |
| Lee |
| Ollie |
Famous People Named Holley
| Holley Mangold | American weightlifter |
| Holley Fain | American actress |
| Holley Cantine | American writer and editor |
| Holley Dorrough | American model and actress |
| Holley Chant | Australian actress |
| Holley Wayne | American actress |
| Holley Henderson | American interior designer |
| Holley Flanders | American actress |
| Holley Kitchen | Breast cancer awareness activist |
| Holley Lewis | American actress |
| Holley Farmer | American dancer and actress |
| Holley Ann Dorrough | American model and actress |
| Holley Humphrey | American actress |
| Holley Tucker | American singer |
| Holley K. Randall | American photographer |
| Holley Murchison | American author and entrepreneur |
| Holley Moyes | American archaeologist |
| Holley Maher | American singer-songwriter |
| Holley DeShaw | American actress |
Characters Named Holley
| Holley Shiftwell | A character in the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars 2" |
| Holley Holl | A character in the comic strip "Ella Cinders" |
| Holley Mangold | A character in the novel "King of the Road" by Nigel Bartlett |
| Holley Pester | A character in the novel "A Field Guide to Reality" by Joanna Kavenna |
| Holley Henderson | A character in the novel "Follies of Gloucester" by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer |
| Holley Flowers | A character in the novel "Beasts and Super-Beasts" by Saki |
| Holley Klein | A character in the novel "The Vacationers" by Emma Straub |
| Holley Corbin | A character in the novel "The Facts of Death" by Raymond Benson |
| Holley Hepburn | A character in the novel "St. Agnes' Stand" by Thomas Eidson |