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Olivia

Olivia is a feminine given name in the English language. It is derived from Latin oliva "olive" meaning peace. Both Oliva and Olivia were Latinate forms in use in English speaking countries as early as the thirteenth century. Olive was in common use as a vernacular form. Though not invented by William Shakespeare, the name was popularized by a character in the Twelfth Night. Olivia has been a popular name throughout the English-speaking world since the mid-1990s, and has been one of the most popular given names for baby girls in the United Kingdom for much of that time. In 2021, it topped Babycenter's top 100 and was the third most popular name for girls in Australia.Olivia was the most popular name for girls in both the United States and the United Kingdom in 2020. It has also been among the most popular names for girls in many other European countries, Canada and New Zealand in recent years.
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Meaning

Olive tree, Peace

Popularity

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Pronunciation

oh-LIV-ee-ah

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Sophisticated
  • Compassionate
  • Harmonious

Compatibility

Olivia pairs well with classic or elegant names for siblings, such as Benjamin or Charlotte. It also makes a beautiful middle name choice due to its soft and feminine sound. Culturally, Olivia is a versatile name that can work in both traditional and modern settings.

Graceful Sophisticated Compassionate Harmonious

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

Actress, Director

Born: March 10, 1984 · New York City, New York, United States

Portrait of Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn

Actress

Born: July 3, 1980 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Portrait of Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John

Musician/Actress

Born: September 26, 1948 · Cambridge, England

Portrait of Olivia Thirlby

Olivia Thirlby

Actress

Born: October 6, 1986 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Olivia Hussey

Olivia Hussey

Actress

Born: April 17, 1951 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Portrait of Olivia Cheng

Olivia Cheng

Actress

Born: April 26, 1979 · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Olivia Original form
  • Olivie French
  • Оливия Russian
  • 奥利维亚 Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Japanese
  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Hebrew
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • オリビア (Oribia) Japanese
  • অলিভিয়া (Olivia) Bengali
  • ओलिविया (Oliviya) Hindi
  • אוליביה (Olivia) Hebrew
  • ოლივია (Olivia) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olivia

What does Olivia mean?
Olive tree, Peace
What is the origin of Olivia?
Olivia has Latin origins.
Is Olivia popular?
Olivia has been viewed 160 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Olivia?
Similar names include Kaiden, Kwame, Zuberi, Asa, Gwen.
How do you pronounce Olivia?
Olivia is pronounced oh-LIV-ee-ah.

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