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

Girl

Meaning

olive tree

Origin

Short form of Olive or Olivia, Latin

Numerology

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

L is for life, that you live so well.

I is for interest, you show in others.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

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

• Olive "Ollie" Kirkby stage, screen, and vaudeville actress

Ollie in Pop Culture

• Ophelia "Ollie " character in "As You Wish" by Jackson Pearce
• Ollie Richard Webber's AA sponsor on ABC's Grey's Anatomy