Holland

At a Glance: Name: Holland – Meaning: wooded land – Origin: Dutch (place name) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: HAH-lund

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Holland is a Dutch place name for girls, pronounced HAH-lund. You may have seen it explained as meaning 'hollow land,' but that's a false etymology — it actually comes from Old Dutch 'holt' (wood) plus 'lant' (land), making the real meaning 'wooded land.' It carries an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, clean, modern feel among today's name styles.

Meaning & Origin of Holland

Meaning: Wooded land.

Origin: Dutch (place name).

A common claim: Holland is popularly explained as meaning 'hollow land.' Actually: That's a false etymology — Holland actually comes from Old Dutch 'holt' (wood) + 'lant' (land), meaning 'wooded land.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Holland

Phonetic: HAH-lund   IPA: /ˈhɑːlənd/

Popularity of Holland

Holland reached its peak U.S. ranking at #571 in 2023, given to 520 girls, then eased to #602 in 2024 with a count of 498 — part of Social Security data on the name stretching back to 1888.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1888–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Holland mean?

Wooded land. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Holland)

How do you pronounce Holland?

Holland is pronounced HAH-lund (IPA: /ˈhɑːlənd/).

Is Holland a popular name right now?

Holland is near its all-time peak (#571 in 2023), ranked #602 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)

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