Olin
OH-lin
Popularity
#2143
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
9,847
Peak Year
#197 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'relic' or 'ancestor'. It can also be a variant of Ólafur, meaning 'ancestor's descendant'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Olin Stephens
American yacht designer
Personality Traits
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