Olivia

Olivia finds its roots in the Latin word 'oliva,' meaning olive tree, a symbol of peace and wisdom since antiquity. Popularized by Shakespeare's Countess Olivia in 'Twelfth Night' in the early 17th century, the name traveled from English literature to grace generations across the globe, its popularity soaring in the 20th and 21st centuries.

When you first speak the name Olivia aloud, it feels like a gentle exhale, carrying a sense of calm and inherent grace. It’s a name for a child who will bring a quiet strength into your life, a presence that settles and soothes. You can imagine writing it on a birth announcement, the elegant script reflecting a poise that feels deeply familiar, a symbol of the peace she will bring.