Olivier
Meaning of Olivier
The name Olivier is a male given name of French origin, pronounced as oh-lee-VYAY in French and OH-liv-ee-ay in English. It is a variant of the more commonly known Oliver, which has Old Norse roots meaning "ancestor's descendant" or "olive tree." Olivier carries a sophisticated and elegant charm, often associated with literary and historical figures, such as the famous British actor Sir Laurence Olivier. Although less common in the United States, where it has seen modest usage over the decades, Olivier remains a distinct and timeless choice for parents seeking a name with European flair and cultural depth.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as oh-lee-VYAY (/ɔ.li.vje/)
English
- Pronunced as OH-liv-ee-ay (/oʊˈlɪvi.eɪ/)
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Notable People Named Olivier
| Olivier Jonathan Giroud is a French professional footballer known for playing as a striker for AC Milan and the France national team, and holds the record for being France's all-time highest goalscorer. |
| Olivier Messiaen was a prominent French composer, organist, and ornithologist known for his rhythmically complex music and innovative use of modes of limited transposition. |
| Olivier Alexander Vernon is a former NFL player known for his career as a defensive end and outside linebacker for the Miami Hurricanes, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns. |
| Pierre Olivier Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa is a French banker with a half-brother who is the former President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy. |
| Olivier Adam is a French author and screenwriter known for his debut novel "Je vais bien, ne t’en fais pas" which was adapted into a film, and for winning the 2004 Prix Goncourt de la Nouvelle for "Passer l'hiver." |
| Olivier Rousteing is a French fashion designer and the creative director of Balmain since 2011. |
| Olivier Py is a French stage director, actor, and writer. |
| Olivier Megaton is a French director, writer, and editor known for directing action films such as The Red Siren, Transporter 3, Colombiana, Taken 2, and Taken 3. |
| Olivier Dassault was a French politician and billionaire businessman, known for his role as a deputy in the National Assembly. |
| Olivier Léveillé is a Canadian cross-country skier. |
| Olivier Picard, a French archeologist, served as the director of the French School at Athens and was a member of the Institut de France. |
| Olivier Jacque is a French former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. |
| Olivier Renard is a retired Belgian football goalkeeper who now serves as the Sporting Director for CF Montreal. |
| Olivier Dame-Malka is a Canadian-born French professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Rødovre Mighty Bulls in the Metal Ligaen, and representing the French national team internationally. |
| Olivier Ramaré is a French mathematician and Senior researcher for the CNRS at Aix-Marseille Université. |
