At a Glance
- Meaning
- One who lived on a small river island or in low meadowland by a river, or beside a holm oak
- Origin
- English (from Old Norse holmr)
- Pronunciation
- HOHMZ
Holmes is an English (from Old Norse holmr) name used mostly for boys meaning “One who lived on a small river island or in low meadowland by a river, or beside a holm oak”.
Meaning & Origin of Holmes
Meaning: One who lived on a small river island or in low meadowland by a river, or beside a holm oak.
Origin: English (from Old Norse holmr).
How to Pronounce Holmes
HOHMZIPA /hoʊmz/
