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      Meaning of the first name
      Holdin

      Origin 
      English

      Meaning 
      From the hollow in the Valley

      Variations 
      Holden, Coline, Collin

      *Some content has been generated by an artificial intelligence language model, in combination with data sourced from Ancestry records and provided by BabyNames.com.
      The name Holdin finds its origins in England and can be traced back to the English Language. It derived from the term holden which translates to from the hollow in the Valley. This etymology reveals the significance of geographic features in the English naming tradition. The name Holdin likely originated from individuals who lived in or near a hollow within a valley, and it served as a means to describe their location and to distinguish them from others in the area.

      Throughout history, the name Holdin has been relatively rare and not widely recorded in historical texts. However, it is worth noting that the name's usage is not entirely obsolete. In modern times, the name Holdin is still utilized by a small number of individuals, albeit not commonly. It is often chosen as a unique and distinctive first name, preserving its historic and geographic connotations. The name Holdin's rarity ensures that those who bear it today stand out within their social circles, connecting them to a linguistic and cultural tradition that stretches back centuries.
      Based on our records...
      This is the most common surname, spouse name and child name associated with Holdin.
      Adams

      is the most common surname for Holdin.

      Claiborne

      is the most common spouse name for Holdin.

      Amos

      is the most common child name for Holdin.

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      1842 is when there were the most people born with the first name Holdin.

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