Latin · Girl name
Olivia
“olive tree”
About the name Olivia
Olivia is linked with the Latin oliva, olive tree, an ancient symbol of peace. It was used occasionally in medieval Europe, but William Shakespeare established it in English as the name of the wealthy countess in Twelfth Night, who falls in love with Viola while Viola is disguised as a young man. Notable bearers include the actress Olivia de Havilland, who played Melanie in Gone with the Wind, and the singer Olivia Newton-John. Oliwia is the Polish form, and Olívia is used in Portuguese and Hungarian.
- Meaning
- olive tree
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- oh-LIV-ee-uh(4 syl.)
Middle names for Olivia
- Olivia Rose
- Olivia Grace
- Olivia Elizabeth
- Olivia Jane
- Olivia Claire
Questions about Olivia
- What does Olivia mean?
- Olivia is a Latin name meaning "olive tree".
- How do you pronounce Olivia?
- Olivia is pronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Olivia?
- Variants of Olivia include Oliwia, Olívia, Alivia.
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