Olli
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Olli
Olli is a Finnish diminutive form of Olavi, derived from the Old Norse name Óláfr, which means "ancestor's descendant" or "heir of the ancestors." The name has Germanic-Scandinavian roots through the elements "anu" (ancestor) and "leifr" (heir/descendant).
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Etymology
Olli is a Finnish diminutive form of Olavi, derived from the Old Norse name Óláfr, which means "ancestor's descendant" or "heir of the ancestors." The name has Germanic-Scandinavian roots through the elements "anu" (ancestor) and "leifr" (heir/descendant).
Olli is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with historical prevalence in Scandinavian countries due to Norse influence; it remains a common given name in modern Finland with no specific religious affiliation.
Olli currently ranks #7,082 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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