Olive
AH-liv
Popularity
#171
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
65,699
Peak Year
#1,841 in 2022
First Recorded
1880
Style
Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Olive is derived from the olive tree, a symbol of peace and fruitfulness. The name has Latin origins, from "oliva".
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The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Olive Borden
American silent film actress
Olive Schreiner
South African author, anti-war activist, and intellectual
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