Holland as a girls' name

Laurencris

I haven't told anyone our names yet, but after going back and forth between Holly and Holland for a first name for our girl, I feel like I need some feedback.  I think we'd probably end up calling her Holly for the most part anyway, but honestly I think I love Holland as the long form or her name and would be perfectly happy if she chooses to use it one day.  So I suppose I'm a little apprehensive about negative feedback, but it would be good to know if the general reaction to Holland is "that's like the country" or "very out there celebrity sounding."  I'm not trying to pick something kooky and made-up sounding.

 Middle name would be Joanna if that matters. 

dana1318a

I dont think its too crazy..I kinda like it and if you love it go for it!  I only advise against crazy names when there isnt really a good nn she can use if she hates it, but Holly is pretty 

joanithegreat

I like Holly a lot.  Holland is really nms.  I don't think the names of countries, states, or cities should be used as names for babies, but that's just my opinion.

shopgirl_07

I really like Holland.

PhilsWife07

I don't hate it. Holly is cute.

braveangel2

Old thread about Holland:

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/25535653/ShowThread.aspx

Honestly, after seeing some of the names that come up, Holland is no longer showing up on my "huh?" radar anymore. Sure it's a country, and I'm not a fan of place names, but I don't hate it. I think once it gets enough use, it won't appear made up anymore - just trendy, but yes - as far as a name goes, it just looks like people loved the name Holly and tried to find a more formal version and landed with Holland. (or landed on Holland, lol)

BUT if you can't take the heat of the name, I'd advise against it - any heat you're getting isn't going to be short-lived compared to someone who has to live with the name for her entire life.

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brookelynpaisley

I think I actually really like it.

blue+skies

I like it! It's different but in a good way I think! I also like the name Hollis which is similar.

queenbone

I have a cousin named Holland.  She went by Holly as a little girl, but she goes by Holland now. (She just graduated college)

The name is nms, but not crazy

MissLadyTay

Holland is NMS because it's a place name.  BUT I really like "Hollis," and knew a girl by that name in college.

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joanithegreat:

I like Holly a lot.  Holland is really nms.  I don't think the names of countries, states, or cities should be used as names for babies, but that's just my opinion.

i agree.

strangebird

I know a Holland, but he's a man, and in his 30s. So, I perceived the name as masculine initially; I guess I can see it as unisex. I don't have any objection to place names and I rather like the sound of Holland, so I say go for it. Just please, continue to spell it correctly: )

LyndseylovesHugh

The only Holland I know is a little boy, he is 2.  I think it is really cute, and I think it could be unisex, especially with the nn Holly.

lovesinthehouse

I like both! Definitely not too out there in my opinion.

Allie30

Holly is not a nickname like Betty or Susie. It's a plant name all on its own. Do you want to name your daughter after the plant or the country?

PunkyBooster

I actually really like that. I went to school with siblings with the last name Holland so I would assume it was your maiden name or your mom's maiden name.

cokt

I have a good friend named Holland and I really like it. She has never used a nn. I think it is a pretty name and unique enough without being weird.

Laurencris

Thanks, everyone.  I needed to hear that it wasn't a totally crazy name, and am fine that not everyone loves it.  As long as not everyone hates it, I think we'll go with it.

agibson175

I worked with a holland, that went by holly... I think its pretty!

JulieBean767

Holland isn't my personal style, but it is a really pretty name

bandwife928

I like having Holland as a grown-up option.  Holly is cute but doesn't age well, imo.

MammaMia73

I'm surprised to admit that I actually like it!  It's cute - and I usually don't like place names.

cozylittlecave

Love Holland!

k*princess

I think Holland is masculine and would assume it was a boy until I met her or was told otherwise. I can see the appeal, but its a no for me. If you are going to call her Holly anyway, I would just name her Holly.

Koala77

I really like it. It was on our list too... :-)

MaryYVR

I think my preference would be to go with Holly.  It's pretty and feminine.  GL!

KeriMichaelMarie

I like Holland. My best friend named her DD Holiday and they call her Holly. their LN is crazy common ( like Jones, Smith, Johnson, etc...)

GulfCoaster

k*princess:

I think Holland is masculine and would assume it was a boy until I met her or was told otherwise. I can see the appeal, but its a no for me. If you are going to call her Holly anyway, I would just name her Holly.

This.

erikaautumn

I love it, and have a friend whose daughter is named Holland.  I would never think of it as a boys' name.

ZTACRYSTAL

Its NMS, but I think its pretty. I also kinda like Ireland.

Brilanea

i like it! it's also my maiden name

I did have a girl in school w/ me growing up who's 1st name is Holland, she's gorgeous & was really popular. She didn't use a nickname.