Olly

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Olly's meanings can vary depending on its origin. Some interpretations include "ancestor's relic," "olive tree," or "god's power."
Pronunciation
AHL-ee
The name Olly is pronounced like "AH-lee."
Popularity
Olly is not a very popular name in most parts of the world. It ranks #1,382 in the United Kingdom, #2,575 in the United States, and has not been in the top 1000 names in Australia or Canada in recent years.

cartoon of the name Olly
Cartoon of Olly

Olly Name meanings & History

The name Olly has multiple origins. It can be derived from the Gaelic name Olaf, which means "ancestor's relic," or it can be a diminutive form of the name Oliver, meaning "olive tree." It may also have Germanic roots, where it was a shortened version of the name Oswald, which means "god's power" or "mighty god.". Olly's meanings can vary depending on its origin. Some interpretations include "ancestor's relic," "olive tree," or "god's power.". Diminutive of Oliver. Olly is most commonly used as a first name for children, but it can also be a nickname for those with longer names starting with "O" or "Ol."

Zodiac Sign of Olly: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Olly:

O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized

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

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Olly is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are several famous people named Olly, including Olly Murs, a British singer, and Olly Barkley, a former English rugby union player. There are also multiple fictional characters named Olly, including Olly the Owl from the children's TV show "Balamory."

Related Names to Olly

Similar names to Olly include Ollie, Oliver, Olivia, Olga, Olina, and Olwyn.