Ollie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Ollie
Ollie is a diminutive of Oliver, derived from the Old French name Olivier, which likely stems from the Latin "olivarius" (olive tree) or the Germanic element "alf" (elf).
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Etymology
Ollie is a diminutive of Oliver, derived from the Old French name Olivier, which likely stems from the Latin "olivarius" (olive tree) or the Germanic element "alf" (elf). The name gained prominence through the medieval legend of Roland's companion Oliver and became particularly popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Ollie currently ranks #2,294 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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