Ollie

The name Ollie is said to have a Latin origin, coming from the name Olivia or Oliver. In Latin, the meaning of Ollie is 'olive tree'. In Ancient Greece, an olive branch was used to symbolize peace, harmony and togetherness. It also has Germanic roots and is considered to be the French form of the name 'Olafur', coming from ‘Alfihar’. Alfihar is comprised of its elements ‘alf’ meaning ‘an elf’ and ‘ihari’ meaning ‘an army’. Hence, the name can also mean ‘an elf army’ or ‘an elf warrior’. Though Ollie was earlier used as a diminutive for Oliver, it has been rising to fame and becoming a given name by itself. Olly Alexander is an actor and singer and is the lead singer in the British band Years and Years. Popular footballers with this name are Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and AFC Wimbledon’s Ollie Palmer. There are also a number of cricketers with the name, including Ollie Robinson, Ollie Stone and Ollie Davies.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

olive tree

Origin

Diminutive of Oliver, Latin

Numerology

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

L is for love, everlasting.

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

E is for elegant, born within you.

Lucky

Ollie lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Ollie

• Oliver "Ollie" Hardy American comedian/actor
• Ollie Ogbu American football player
• Ollie Johnston American motion picture animator
• Ollie Williams aka Ali Vegas American rapper
• Ollie Locke British reality personality ("Made In Chelsea")

Ollie in Pop Culture

• Ollie dragon puppet on TV's "Kukla, Fran and Ollie"
• Ollie Starkey character in "We Happy Few"
• Oliver "Ollie" Oken character on TV's "Hannah Montana"
• Ollie Williams weatherman on animated series "Family Guy"
• "Ollie ollie, oxen free," children's chant