Olivia: Nicknames, Middle Names, And Fun Facts For a Classic Name

If you’re looking for some middle names and nicknames for Olivia, you’re in good company! It has been the most popular name in the US since 2019, in the top five names since 2008, and is commonly used in countless countries all over the world. We all know at least one Olivia, and this list will help you find out a bit more about the name

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What does the name Olivia mean?

It may come as no surprise that the name Olivia means olive from the latin word oliva.

What is surprising is that this name was brought into the mainstream by… wait for it… Shakespeare in Twelfth Night. Until then, (1602) the name Olivia was relatively unknown.

Nicknames for Olivia

Here is a short and simple list of cute nicknames for Olivia:

Liv
Livia
Livy
Livvy
Ollie
Vivi

Names like Olivia

If you love the name, but want a few other options, here are a few more names like Olivia that are feminine, soft, classic, and dramatic.

Adeline
Amelia
Bella
Diana
Ella
Evelyn
Genevieve
Giselle
Leah
Leanne
Lilah
Loraine
Marilyn
Marina
Natalia
Olive
Ophelia
Raquel
Tiana
Valentina
Violet
Vivian
Willow

Middle names for Olivia

When it comes to choosing a middle name for Olivia, keep in mind that the soft name would sound off paired with something overly sharp. (Olivia Christine doesn’t sound quite right, wouldn’t you say?) It may also sound better followed by a consonant rather than prolonging the flowy vowels. (For example Olivia Amelia is just too much, right?)

But Olivia is so versatile that you could take it in many directions when it comes to finding a middle name. You could choose something equally long and sophisticated to up the drama, or choose a shorter middle name to keep it playful. Here are a few ideas.

Middle names for Olivia that up the drama

Olivia Adele
Olivia Giselle
Olivia Louise
Olivia Madeline
Olivia Noelle
Olivia Violet

Short and playful middle names for Olivia

Olivia Belle
Olivia Claire
Olivia Mae
Olivia Marie
Olivia Rae
Olivia Rose

Famous people named Olivia

And if you’re still not sure if Olivia is the right name for your little one, you can be inspired by the fact that there are dozens of famous Olivias ranging from athletes, artists, and fictional characters. Here are a few well-known beauties you may recognize.