Olivia name meaning
608
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Olivia mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Maryland, U.S., the name Olivia means "Peace, olive tree, olive branch, love, attractive".
- According to a user from Maryland, U.S., the name Olivia is of American origin and means "olive tree, olive branch, and peace".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Olivia is of Latin origin and means "It derives from the olive tree which is a symbol of peace".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Olivia is of Latin origin and means "Olive tree, which symbolizes peace".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Olivia is of English origin and means "Olive tree, olive oil, peace".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Olivia is of Latin origin and means "Derived from the Latin 'oliva, -ae', Olivia means 'olive'. It can also be used as 'peace' after an argument between two deities in Roman/Greek mythology which was sorted by an olive tree".
- According to 2 people from the United States and Australia, the name Olivia is of English origin and means "Peace or olive tree".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Olivia is of American origin and means "Peace in the Olive Tree".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Olivia is of American origin and means "Olive, olive tree, olive branch, which means friendly and kind".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Olivia means "Olive branch or olive tree" and is of Latin origin.
- 15 submissions from all over the world agree the name Olivia means "Olive tree" and is of English origin.
- According to 2 people from the United States and the United Kingdom, the name Olivia is of Italian / Latin origin and means "Olive".
- 4 submissions from all over the world agree the name Olivia means "Peace" and is of Italian / English origin.
From Latin Olīva, an early saints’ name from olīva (“olive; olive branch”). First popularized by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
- A female given name from Latin.
- A city, the county seat of Renville County, Minnesota, United States, named for a female station agent named Olive.
- An unincorporated community in North Carolina, United States; named for tobacco businessman W. J. Olive.
Olivia was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Faroese, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Olivia
Notable Persons Named Olivia
Olivia de Havilland is an actress. Her career lasted from 1935 to 2009. Olivia was given the name Olivia Mary de Havilland by her parents Walter Augustus de Havilland and Lillian Fontaine on July 1st, 1916 in Tokyo.
Olivia Munn is an actress, model, and presenter. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2004 to present. Olivia was given the name Lisa Olivia Munn on July 3rd, 1980 in Oklahoma City.
Olivia Wilde is an actress, producer, and model. Her ongoing career started in 2003. Olivia was given the name Olivia Jane Cockburn on March 10th, 1984 in New York City.
Olivia Newton-John is a singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur. She was most active from 1963 to present. Olivia was born on September 26th, 1948 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
Olivia Colman is an actress. Olivia was given the name Sarah Caroline Colman on January 30th, 1974 in Norwich.
Olivia Cooke is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2012 to present. Olivia was given the name Olivia Kate Cooke on December 27th, 1993 in Manchester.
- Olivia HusseyActress
- Olivia WilliamsActress
- Olivia ThirlbyActress
- Olivia HoltActress
- Olivia d'AboActress
- Olivia Culpo
- Olivia PalermoSocialite
- Olivia OlsonActor
- Olivia Carolyn PopeLawyer
- Olivia Harrison
- OliviaSinger-songwriter
- Olivia "Chachi" GonzalesDance
- Olivia Langdon Clemens
- Olivia OngMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Olivia
Notable Persons With the Last Name Olivia
Olivia is a contemporary r&b, soul music, and hip hop music singer-songwriter and actor. She was most prominent from 2000 to present. Olivia was given the name Olivia Theresa Longott on February 15th, 1981 in Brooklyn. Olivia is also known as O.O. and Lady O.
Saint Olivia was a saint. She holds the title Virgin Martyr. Saint was born in 448 in Palermo, Sicily. She passed away in 463.
Georgina was born on July 18th, 1990.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Olivia | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 58.72% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 6.58% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.48% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 31.58% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Olivia
People with the last name Olivia are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Olivia
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| #97 | Classic Girl Names |