holli

Holli is a given name and, less commonly, a surname. In English-speaking contexts, Holli is usually a feminine given name often treated as a variant spelling of Holly or Hollie, names that themselves derive from the holly plant or function as diminutives of longer names such as Hollis. The spelling Holli emphasizes the final “i” and is part of broader trends toward creative or phonetic spellings of traditional names.

As an etymological note, Holli is typically connected to the same name family as Holly/Hollie, but as a standalone spelling it is used independently in various communities. It can appear as a given name or, more rarely, as a surname in genealogical records. The name is found in Anglophone regions and has appeared in popular culture and personal naming practices since the late 20th century.

Holli should not be confused with Holi, the Hindu spring festival of colors, which is spelled differently and has distinct cultural origins.

Notable individuals with the name Holli are not widely documented in standard reference works, and the term is more commonly encountered as a personal name in general usage rather than as a widely recognized public figure. There are no major geographic places known by the name Holli in standard gazetteers.

See also: Holly, Hollis, Holi.