Holley sits next to 5 phonetic neighbors — Holly, Hallie, and Molly are the closest matches by sound. Most share Holley's English-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"holy, sacred (possible folk etymology connection)"
"hay clearing, meadow clearing"
"spear ruler"
"follower of Christ"
"beloved by God"
"grace, blessing (Japanese 恵奈)"
"most beautiful woman"
"daughter of Jana, of gracious spirit"
"jade stone; green gem"
"God is my strength"
"follower of Christ, anointed one"
"life-giving, full of life"
"spring vegetation, fresh growth"
"flat grassland, open meadow"
"journey, travel, life path"
"bright, radiant flower"
"victory of the people"
"descendant of the king"
"fertile land, place of plenty"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Holley — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Old English origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Holley.
Rhythm: Holley is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.