Hollie

Hollie is an English given name that arose as a variant spelling of Holly, itself derived from the Old English word holegn, referring to the holly tree and its distinctive evergreen leaves and red berries. The plant carried symbolic associations with winter festivals and good fortune in European folk tradition, which contributed to its appeal as a given name, particularly for girls born around the Christmas season. Holly became popular as a first name in the twentieth century, with Hollie emerging as an alternative spelling alongside forms such as Hollee and Holley.