English (Midlands): topographic name for someone who lived ‘(by the) holly or holly trees’ from Middle English holi(e) holin (Old English holegn holen). Compare Hollen and Holley 3. [...]
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What is the origin of the name Hollis?
English (Midlands): topographic name for someone who lived ‘(by the) holly or holly trees’ from Middle English holi(e) holin (Old English holegn holen). Compare Hollen and Holley 3. [...]