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Holiday

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How to Pronounce Holiday

Pronounced HOL-ih-day /ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/High

Meaning: The English word 'holiday', from Old English 'halig dæg', 'holy day.' Also an English surname (as with singer Billie Holiday). A bright, festive word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A three-beat name: Holiday — the word 'holiday' (holy day) (English) (said 'HOL-ih-day'). A plain English word-name, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word 'holiday', from Old English 'halig dæg', 'holy day.' Also an English surname (as with singer Billie Holiday). A bright, festive word-name.

History & Origin

Holiday is the English word 'holiday', from 'holy day'; a bright festive word-name (said 'HOL-ih-day').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, festive, and bright.

Did you know? Holiday is the English word from Old English 'halig dæg', 'holy day' — also a surname, as with singer Billie Holiday (said 'HOL-ih-day').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Holiday — English word 'holiday'; 'holy day'; also surname

Variations

Holliday

Nicknames

Holl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Holiday mean?

Holiday is the English word, from Old English 'halig dæg' ('holy day'); it is also a surname.

How do you pronounce Holiday?

It's said HOL-ih-day /ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Holiday a boy or girl name?

Here Holiday is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Holiday?

Holiday is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.