Hollise as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hollise

What is the meaning of the name Hollise ?

The baby name Hollise is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HOL-iss; IPA: /ˈhɒlɪs/ or /ˈhɑːlɪs/ (also sometimes HOL-eez /ˈhɒliːs/).

Hollise is English in Origin.

Hollise is a rare modern variant of Hollis, an English surname-turned-given name rooted in Middle English holis, from Old English holegn, “holly.” It denoted someone who lived by holly trees or a holly grove, a locative byname common in medieval records (often styled “atte holies”). By extension, the name carries the imagery of the evergreen holly - endurance, winter brightness, and protective folklore.

As a given name, Hollis gained currency in Britain and North America from the 19th century, fitting the broader fashion for surnames as first names; Hollise likely emerged later as a softened or expressly unisex/feminine spelling. Usage remains uncommon, lending it a tailored, distinctive feel. Close variants include Hollis, Holis, Holliss, Hollice, Hollace, and Holles; related forms are Holley and, by plant association, Holly/Hollie. Overall meaning: “dweller at the holly trees/holly grove.”

⚙ We can't find Hollise in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Such a name is generally either rare, regional or traditional, or a brand-new coinage. Either way, it's a name very few children share.