In ancient Greece the olive was a symbol of Athens as well as a token of peace and fertility and olive wreaths were awarded to the winners at the Olympic games.

Olivia name in greek. Or the Old Norse name like Olaf that is from the name Áleifr that means ancestors descendant. David Harris 2002 2004. This was the name of a Nymph.

Helper and Defender of Mankind. --- Greek names that start with the letter. Contrary to popular belief it is not related to olives or the olive tree.

Enter a name below. They are not checked for accuracy. A name of Latin origin that means olive tree or branch.

Olivia is a name with English origins. From the Latin gratia. 3 A third hypothesis less accredited is from the Mycenaean Greek élaiwon ἔλαιϝον Classic Greek Elaion ἔλαιον.

Its been in use since the 19th century. Nicknames include Livia Livvie Livvy and Ollie. Olivia can derive from the laurel tree meaning symbol of peace.

The name Olivia is primarily a female name of English origin that means Ancestors Descendant. Old Greek - Defender of Men. Germanic - Of a noble kind.