✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Hollis

/ HAWL-is /

unisex

Meaning

Near the holly trees

Origin

English

Hollis is an English topographical surname for someone who lived near a grove of holly trees. Like many 'nature-surnames' (such as Willow or Rowan), it transitioned into a given name in the 20th century. It offers a softer, more vintage alternative to the bright, seasonal 'Holly', while maintaining a sophisticated, unisex profile.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Hollis.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ISFJ

16.5%

INFJ

14.8%

ISTJ

12.1%

ENFJ

10.45%

INFP

9.1%

ISFP

8.75%

ESFJ

7.6%

INTJ

6.1%

ENFP

4.3%

ESTJ

3.1%

INTP

2.5%

ISTP

1.7%

ENTJ

1.4%

ENTP

1.1%

ESTP

0.3%

ESFP

0.1%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Hollis is seen as 'gentle' and 'dignified'. It has a mid-century academic vibe that feels scholarly yet approachable. It is currently a 'hidden gem'—recognized but rare, favored by parents who like names with a quiet, natural elegance.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Hollis Frampton

American avant-garde filmmaker, photographer, and writer (1936–1984)

Hollis Stacy

American professional golfer and three-time U.S. Women's Open winner (b. 1954)

Hollis Thompson

American professional basketball player (b. 1991)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Ellis Brooks Julian Miles Arthur

Girls

Claire Audrey Alice Eloise Hazel