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Olivia

Name Meaning:

Feminine form of Oliver, likely derived from Latin 'oliva' meaning "olive tree." Possibly coined by Shakespeare for "Twelfth Night."

Noteable Namesakes

Olivia Newton-John (Singer/Actress); Olivia Wilde (Actress/Director); Olivia Colman (Actress); Olivia Rodrigo (Singer); Olivia (Character in Twelfth Night)

Origin

Latin

Popularity

US: #1, UK: #1

Variations/Nicknames

Liv; Livvy; Livia; Ollie; Via; Nollie

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