My love for the name Hollis took me by surprise. Truly, it kind of took my breath away. It felt so unique, interesting, and soft. Simply saying it out loud is so lovely.
It carries a quiet, grounded energy that’s hard to resist. Wonderfully gender-neutral, Hollis feels steady and simple with just a hint of nature woven in. If this speaks to you, I think you’ll adore these 50 name alternatives.
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🌿Alternatives to Hollis
- Blair – plain, field
- Bowen – son of Owen
- Brooke – small stream
- Brooks – of the brook
- Brynn – hill
- Cerise – cherry
- Clover – meadow flower
- Collins – son of Colin
- Darcy – from Arcy (French place name)
- Eden – place of delight
- Ellery – island with elder trees
- Ellis – benevolent
- Ellison – son of Ellis
- Fallon – leader
- Greer – watchful, vigilant
- Harlow – army hill
- Haven – safe place
- Hayes – hedged area
- Hazel – hazel tree
- Holland – wooded land
- Hollin – holly tree
- Holly – holly tree
- Indie – independent, from India
- Jules – youthful
- Kit – pure
- Lane – narrow road
- Lark – songbird
- Laurel – laurel tree
- Lennon – lover
- Lowell – little wolf
- Maren – sea
- Marlowe – driftwood
- Noa – motion
- Noel – Christmas
- Olive – olive tree
- Palmer – pilgrim
- Reese – ardor, enthusiasm
- Rowan – rowan tree
- Sage – wise, herb
- Sasha – defender of mankind
- Selah – pause, reflection
- Shiloh – tranquil
- Silas – forest
- Sutton – southern town
- Sylvan – of the forest
- Tess – to harvest
- Wells – spring, water source
- Willow – willow tree
- Winslow – hill of a friend
- Wren – small bird
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