Olliver
Meaning of Olliver
Olliver is a masculine given name that represents an orthographic variant of the medieval Old French Oliver—itself rooted in the Latin oliva, meaning “olive”—and carries with it the enduring symbolism of peace, prosperity and resilience associated with the olive branch in Western iconography. Introduced to England by the Norman Conquest, Oliver achieved literary prominence through its association with Roland’s loyal companion in the Chanson de Roland, and over successive centuries gave rise to alternative spellings such as Olliver, which preserve the name’s historical gravitas while offering a subtle marker of individual distinction. In modern Anglo-American usage, Olliver retains the semantic legacy of harmony and fruitfulness inherent to its classical antecedents, yet its doubled consonant invites a contemporary sensibility, balancing scholarly respect for tradition with a desire for personal differentiation.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as AH-lih-ver (/ɑlɪˈvər/)
British English
- Pronunced as AH-lih-vuh (/ɑlɪˈvə/)
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Notable People Named Olliver
| Olliver Smith - |
