Its a derivation of the Latin word Oliva translating to an Olive tree.

Olivia the name. It was derived from the male name Oliver which is a derivation of the old Norse name Áleifr. Not only does it roll off the tongue really well but the symbolism of peace through the whole idea of the olive branch also gives it some extra points on the. Olivia is originally derived from the Latin word oliva meaning olive or olive tree and is a feminine form of Oliver.

The name Olivia is primarily a female name of English origin that means Ancestors Descendant. Records of the name Olivia exist from as far back as 13th century England but the name was popularized after Shakespeare used it for the name of the countess in Twelfth Night. Coined by Shakespeare as the name of a much-wooed aristocrat in his play Twelfth Night 1599.

While Olivia has been near the top of baby-name lists alongside Sophia Emma and Isabella the name also bears a clear distinction from them. Gender of first name Olivia. See the popularity of the boys name Olivia over time plus its meaning origin common sibling names and more in BabyCenters Baby Names tool.

The true meaning of Olivia cannot be described with just a few words. This was a rare name in Shakespeares time that may have been based on Oliva or Oliver or directly from the Latin word oliva meaning olive. He may have derived the name from the olive plant or as a feminine form of Oliver.

On the last available year for each country we count 36525 births. Olive tree This name has the O factor. The name Olivia is a girls name of Latin origin meaning olive tree.

United State of America. In the play Olivia is a noblewoman who is wooed by Duke Orsino but instead falls in love with his messenger Cesario. Despite being more popular than ever it was first popularized by William Shakespeares character in the Twelfth Night.