- Olivia Name Origin: Latin
- Pronunciation: o-li-vee-ah
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Olivia Name Meaning
Proud, distinguished, and beautiful to boot, Olivia is a classic name with widespread appeal. While the name was used as early as the 13th century, it’s recently been the darling of many parents’ eye and has skyrocketed in popularity.
Olivia has the foundations of success with her trendy V sound like Ava or Violet and -ia ending found in Mia and Sophia. She wears well, fitting like the little black dress of the name world with her chameleon-like ability to grow and blossom with age. She’s precious on an infant and devine on a grown woman, her style unmatched.
Literary fans will delight that the name first became popular when Shakespeare used it for a character in his play The Twelfth Night. She holds her head high among the hoards of Shakespearean female characters like Ariel, Juliet, and Portia. For a more lighthearted use, Olivia stars in Ian Falconer’s Olivia board books about a fashionable pig bursting with New York City culture.
Variants of name include the trendy spelling Alivia along with the shortened Livia. The name also provides scores of nicknames from the mature Liv to the lively Livvy. For a taste of tomboy, there’s always Ollie as well.
Olivia Name Popularity
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Names Like Olivia
If you like Olivia, you’ll love these other names like Olivia.
What names are diminutives of Olivia?
A diminutive is a name that’s like Olivia sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Olivia, but shorter.
Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Liv
Defense
Scandinavian
Liva
Olive tree
Latin
Livia
A short form of Olivia.
Latin
Livvie
Olive tree
Latin
Livvy
Olive tree
Latin
Livy
A diminutive form of Olivia.
Olive
Olive tree
English
Ollie
Olive tree
Latin
What names are variants of Olivia?
Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Olivia.
Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Alivia
Olive tree
American
Olia
Blessed, holy; successful; olive tree
Scandinavian
Oliff
Olive tree
Latin
Oliffe
Olive tree
Latin
Oliva
Olive tree
Latin
Oliveea
Olive tree
Latin
Olivet
Olive tree
Latin
Olivetta
Olive tree
Latin
Olivette
Olive tree
Latin
Olivija
Olive tree
Latin
Olivine
Olive tree
Latin
Olivya
Olive tree
Latin
Olva
Olive tree
Latin
What names sound like Olivia?
If you like how Olivia sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Olivia.
Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Alva
Elf
Scandinavian
Alvie
Elf or magical being, friend
English
Elva
White, noble, bright
Irish
Elvia
White, noble, bright
Irish
Elvie
White, noble, bright
Irish
Lydia
From Lydia
Greek
Ulva
Wolf
German
Vidya
Wisdom
Indian (Sanskrit)
What names are similar to Olivia?
Find a name that’s like Olivia, but just a little bit different.
Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Amelia
Work
German
Aria
Vocal solo
English
Ava
To live
Latin
Charlotte
Free man
French
Emma
Whole or universal
German
Evelyn
Desired one
English
Mia
Dear
Scandinavian
Sophia
Wisdom
Greek
Stella
Celestial star
Latin
Valeria
Strength and vigor
Italian
Lists With Olivia
Find inspiration in these baby girl name lists featuring the name Olivia.
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Capture the beauty of the Mediterranean and so much more with Sicilian girl names. From common monikers to rare place names, we have them all on our list of Sicilian sweethearts.
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Sassy girl names wear their bold, bright demeanor with pride. Meet some of of these cheeky characters with us.
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Little girl names embrace their youth with sweet sounds and even sweeter meanings. Browse our list of them and find the perfect fit for your little one.
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Soft girl names perfectly suit a little girl ready for life’s adventures. Check out our list of gentle picks, including darling meanings, faraway origins, and so much more.
Siblings of Olivia
Mamas with kids named Olivia also have kids with these names.
Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Andrew
Manly and powerful
Greek
Alyssa
Rational
Greek
Isaiah
God is salvation
Hebrew
Elaina
Shining light
Greek
Hailey
Hay meadow
English
Jack
God is gracious
English
Not Alfred
Elf or magical counsel
English
Albert
Noble, bright, famous
German
Sahara
Desert
Arabic
Linda
Pretty
Spanish
Edmond
Wealthy protector
English
Kennedy
Helmeted head
Irish
Haddon
Hill of heather
English
Walker
Fuller of cloth
English
Liam
Helmet of will
Irish
Calvin
Hairless one
English
Shinobu
Endurance
Japanese
Elizabeth
God is my oath
Hebrew
Lillian
Lily flower
English
Oliva
Olive tree
Latin
