Olivette is a French diminutive of Olive/Olivia — from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' (a symbol of peace). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ol-ih-VET'; nickname Liv).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage diminutive. Rare, the-olive-tree at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Olive/Olivia comes from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' (a symbol of peace) — Olivette is a French diminutive, lyrical and classic (said 'ol-ih-VET').

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References — Olive — Latin etymology

Variations

OliveOliviaOlivetta

Nicknames

Liv

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What does the name Olivette mean?

Olivette is a French diminutive of Olive/Olivia — Latin 'the olive tree'.

How do you pronounce Olivette?

It's said ol-ih-VET /ˌɒl.ɪˈvɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Olivette a boy or girl name?

Olivette is a girl's name.

How popular is Olivette?

Olivette is a rare name in the U.S.