Oliver

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Olive tree, symbol of peace and fruitfulness
Scripts(How to write)
The name Oliver is written the same in English as it is in most other languages, such as French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Оливер(Serbian, Macedonian)
Pronunciation
AH-li-vur
AHL-i-vər(English)
AW-lee-vehr(Slovak)
O-lee-vehr(Finnish)
O-lee-vu(German)
O-li-vehr(Czech)
oo-lee-BEH(Catalan)
Popularity
Oliver is a popular name in English-speaking countries, currently ranking in the top 5 in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It also ranks in the top 100 in the US and Canada.

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Oliver Name meanings & History

Olive tree, symbol of peace and fruitfulness. The name Oliver is used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Oliver: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Oliver:

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized

L: Languid,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

V: Vexing,Versatility,Variety,Vivacious

E: Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

Oliver is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Oliver include Oliver Cromwell, a military and political leader in England in the 17th century, and Oliver Stone, an American film director and screenwriter.

2.) OLIVER (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Derived from the French Olivier, which is generally considered to be from the Old French olivier (olive tree). Some believe it is of Germanic origin, however, and is thus probably from the Middle Low German Alfihar, a compound name composed of the elements alf (elf) and hari (army): hence, “elf army.” Oilbhries and Olghar are Gaelic forms of the name. Pet: Ollie. (O-LIH-VER)


3.) OLIVER (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the French Olivier, which is generally considered to be from the Old French olivier (olive tree). Some believe it is of Germanic origin, however, and is thus probably from the Middle Low German Alfihar, a compound name composed of the elements alf (elf) and hari (army): hence, “elf army.” Pet: Ollie. (AH-LIH-VER, O-LIH-VER)


4.) Oliver (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) loving nature

Other Forms: Olaver, Olive, Ollie, Olliver, Olly, Oluvor


5.) Oliver (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) olive tree. (Scandinavian) kind; affectionate.

Other Forms: Nollie, Oilibhéar, Olivar, Ollivar, Olliver, Ollivor, Ollyvar, Ollyver, Ollyvir, Ollyvyr, Olvan, Olven, Olvin, Olyvar


6.) OLIVER (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Of debated origin, most believe Oliver is from the Old French olivier (olive tree). However, some believe it to be derived from the Middle Low German Alfihar (elf army), a compound name composed of the elements alf (elf) and hari (army). (O-LIH-VAIR)


7.) Oliver (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Olive

Other Forms: Olifer


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