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Ollie

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Pronounced OL-ee /ΛˆΙ’l.i/High

Meaning: olive tree, symbol of peaceHigh

In 30 seconds: Ollie is a charming nickname form of Olivia or Oliver meaning olive tree, a symbol of peace. As a standalone name for girls it has a sweet vintage energy currently in fashion.
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Origin HighLatin, English
Meaningolive tree, symbol of peace
U.S. rank (2024)#2256 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births83 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 41,560

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 191918802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ollie is a diminutive of Olivia (feminine) or Oliver (masculine), both derived from the Latin oliva meaning olive tree. The olive tree was sacred in Mediterranean cultures as a symbol of peace, wisdom, and prosperity.

Ollie is experiencing a revival as a standalone name for girls in the UK and beyond, riding the wave of short, friendly vintage names. It pairs the beloved -ie suffix trend with the hugely popular Olivia name family.

Did you know? The olive branch as a symbol of peace traces back to ancient Greece and Rome, and appears in the Bible's story of Noah's Ark β€” when a dove returned with an olive branch, signaling that the floodwaters had receded.
Overall data confidence 85%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names β€” reference for OllieBehind the Name: Olivia β€” name etymology referenceUK Office for National Statistics Name Data β€” reference for Ollie

Variations

OliviaOliveOliOlly

Nicknames

Ol

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy (1892–1957)
    American comic actor, one half of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.

If you like Ollie…

Oliveβ€” botanical form of the same name family
Oliviaβ€” full form of the name from which Ollie derives
Millieβ€” vintage -ie nickname name in current fashion
Nellieβ€” similarly sweet vintage diminutive for girls
Billieβ€” short -ie name trending for girls in same style

Frequently Asked

What does Ollie mean?

Ollie means olive tree, a symbol of peace, as a diminutive of Olivia or Oliver from the Latin oliva.

How do you pronounce Ollie?

Ollie is pronounced OL-ee (/ΛˆΙ’l.i/), with two syllables.

Is Ollie a girl's name?

Ollie is used for both boys and girls; as a standalone name for girls it is increasingly fashionable.

How popular is the name Ollie?

Ollie has been growing in popularity for girls in the UK and US in the 2010s–2020s, especially as a standalone name.