Olive
Meaning of Olive
The name Olive is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl, pronounced as OH-liv (/ˈoʊlɪv/) in English. With origins rooted in Latin, Olive refers to the olive tree, a symbol of peace and prosperity. The name has been used consistently through the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal. Olive experienced significant popularity in the early 20th century, reaching its peak rank of 123 in 1915 in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a resurgence, ranking 181st in 2023. The name evokes natural beauty and simplicity while also carrying connotations of strength and resilience. A notable variation of this name is Olivia, which shares similar roots but offers a more elaborate alternative. Overall, Olive is a delightful choice that combines classic elegance with contemporary charm.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as OH-liv (/ˈəʊlɪv/)
American English
- Pronunced as OH-liv (/ˈoʊlɪv/)
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Notable People Named Olive
| Olive Elaine Morris was a Jamaican-born British community leader and activist involved in feminist, black nationalist, and squatters' rights campaigns in the 1970s, known for her involvement in the British Black Panthers and her key role in the Black Women's Movement in the United Kingdom. |
| Olive Schreiner was a prominent South African author and anti-war campaigner, best known for her acclaimed novel The Story of an African Farm, which boldly addressed contemporary issues such as agnosticism, existential independence, and the professional aspirations of women. |
| Olive Ann Oatman was a white American woman known for her captivity and release by Native Americans in the Mojave Desert, later becoming a lecturer on her experiences. |
| Olive Marjorie Senior is a Jamaican writer and poet, awarded the Musgrave Gold Medal in 2005 and appointed Poet Laureate of Jamaica in 2021. |
| Olive Ann Beech was a pioneering American aerospace businesswoman, co-founder, and chairwoman of the Beech Aircraft Corporation, earning numerous awards and titles in aviation history. |
| Mary Olive Byrne, also known as Olive Richard, was the polyamorous partner of William Moulton Marston and Elizabeth Holloway Marston, and is credited as an inspiration for the character Wonder Woman. |
| Olive Patricia Dickason (1920–2011) was a pioneering Métis historian and journalist, known for being the first scholar in Canada to earn a PHD in Indigenous history and for writing one of the earliest textbooks about First Nations in Canada. |
| Olive Percival - Olive May Graves Percival was a multi-talented writer, photographer, and artist known for her work in various fields such as gardening, literature, and lecturing. |
| Olive P. Lester was a pioneering American academic, renowned for her advocacy for women and her groundbreaking research in social psychology. |
| Olive Higgins Prouty was an influential American novelist and poet, celebrated for her works including Stella Dallas and Now, Voyager. |
| Olive Muriel Pink was a renowned Australian botanical illustrator, anthropologist, and activist for Aboriginal rights, known for her work in Central Australia. |
| Olive Eleanor Custance, also known as Lady Alfred Douglas, was an English poet and prominent figure in the aesthetic movement of the 1890s. |
| Olive Risley Seward, the adopted daughter of William Henry Seward, was a renowned writer and the daughter of the United States Secretary of State during the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. |
| Olive Logan, the daughter of Irish-American actor and playwright Cornelius Ambrosius Logan and Eliza Akeley, was an American actress and author. |
| Olive Fremstad, born Anna Olivia Rundquist, was a renowned Swedish-American opera singer known for her performances in both mezzo-soprano and soprano ranges. |
