Hollis sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Hallie, Dallas, and Wallace are the closest matches by sound. Most share Hollis's English-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"dweller near the holly trees"
"divine, majestic (lani = heavenly royalty)"
"ewe, female sheep"
"goodness, beneficence"
"little angel"
"gift of God"
"black, dark"
"reborn (from Renée) + beloved (from Esme)"
"modern invented name"
"night rain (poetic)"
"lion of God"
"daughter, girl"
"pearl of the water"
"child of the earth"
"noble, eagle"
"helpful one"
"garden of holly"
"prince or chieftain's daughter"
"royal daughter, daughter of a king"
"beautiful, rosebud"
"she who entangles men"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Hollis — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Middle English origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Hollis.
Rhythm: Hollis is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.