Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 03, 2024

Holland

US Popularity Rank: 966

Origin: Dutch

Meaning: Woodland

Holland is a boy’s name of Old Dutch origin, meaning “woodland," and is the historical name for the nation now known as the Netherlands. Holland is also a name with a claim to fame in the film and entertainment industry. American actress Holland Taylor won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1999 for her role in Two and a Half Men. And English actor Tom Holland has had Marvel fans tucked into a tangled web ever since the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2017!

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