Olle
Meaning of Olle
Olle is a unisex name that originates from Sweden. It is pronounced as OHL-leh (/ˈoʊ.lə/). The name Olle has a variation, which is Ola. In terms of popularity, in the United States of America, there were 5 occurrences of the name Olle in 2020, ranking at 11,995. In 2015, it had slightly higher popularity with 7 occurrences and ranked at 9,563. The name Olle carries a strong Scandinavian heritage and may be a unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive and international name for their child.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as OHL-leh (/ˈoʊ.lə/)
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Notable People Named Olle
| Olle Adolphson was a versatile Swedish writer, singer, and songwriter known for his extensive collection of books, LPs, and CDs. |
| Olle Ljungström - Lars Olof "Olle" Gustaf Ljungström was a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician known for his solo career and as a member of the group Reeperbahn. |
| Olle Hjortzberg - Gustaf Olof (Olle) Hjortzberg was a Swedish painter and illustrator known for his contribution to the revival of wall paintings in Swedish churches. |
| Kent Olle Felten is a Swedish politician who was a former member of the Riksdag for the Sweden Democrats and later Alternative for Sweden. |
| Olle Eriksson Ek is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Modo Hockey in the Swedish Hockey League and was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. |
| Olle Zetterquist is a Swedish artist and violinist known for his diverse works, from abstract organic painting to naturalism, often inspired by the nature around Arvika, and has collaborated with his brother Jörgen Zetterquist, also an artist and musician. |
| Olle Sarri - Nils Olof "Olle" Fabian Sarri, a Swedish actor, comes from a family with a background in acting, as his mother Inga Sarri was also an actress. |
| Olle Dahlberg - Sven Olof Wilhelm Dahlberg, also known as "Olle" and "Sheriffen," was a Swedish speed skater who participated in the 1956 and 1960 Winter Olympics. |
| Olle Eksell was a prominent Swedish graphic designer, known for his iconic "eyes" design on chocolate packages and his book "Design = Economy." |
| Olle Lanner was a Swedish gymnast who won a gold medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics as part of the Swedish men's gymnastics team. |
| Olle Forsell Schefvert is a Swedish handball player who represents Rhein-Neckar Löwen and the Swedish national team. |
| Olle Wänlund was a Swedish cyclist who competed in the individual and team road race events at the 1948 Summer Olympics. |
| Olle Wiklund (1914-1999) was a Swedish cross-country skier who won the Vasaloppet in 1942, breaking the previous record by nine minutes. |
| Olle Länsberg was a Swedish writer known for his work on ten films between 1947 and 1973. |
| Olle Sandahl, born in 1950, is a Swedish Christian democratic politician and former member of the Riksdag from 2002 to 2006, who is also a dentist. |
