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First name Olivia - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
English
Nameday
5. March, 10 June
Meaning
Olivia is a female name used in English-speaking cultures, derived from the Latin word oliva, meaning "olive." In ancient Roman society, the olive tree symbolized peace and goodwill, and the name eventually came to be associated with these ideas. Olivia gained wider recognition in England in the 18th century after William Shakespeare used it for a character in Twelfth Night. Common short forms of the name include Liv, Livvy, and Libby. In the United States, several places bear this name, including Olivia in North Carolina and Olivia in Minnesota.
Famous people with the first name Olivia
- Olivia Lufkin (Singer)
- Olivia Rodrigo (Singer)
- Olivia Dean (Singer)
- Olivia Wilde (Actor)
- Olivia Newton-John (Musician)
- Olivia Cooke (British actress)
- Olivia Attwood (Person)
- Olivia DeJonge (Australian actress)
- Olivia Thirlby (American actress)
First names similar to Olivia
These names share a close sound or structure with Olivia and provide extra inspiration.