Olly
Meaning of Olly
Olly is a charming and youthful name for boys, often considered a diminutive of Oliver or Olivia. Pronounced as AH-lee (/ˈɑli/), Olly has an endearing simplicity that appeals to many parents looking for a short and sweet name. Its origins are rooted in the Old Norse name Óláfr, which means "ancestor's relic" or "heritage," but it has become popular in English-speaking countries due to its association with the more formal names Oliver and Olivia. Despite its relatively low ranking in the United States over recent years, Olly carries a timeless appeal and is often chosen for its playful yet classic sound. The name saw a modest number of occurrences from 2014 to 2023, indicating it remains a unique choice for those seeking something less common but equally meaningful.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AH-lee (/ˈɑli/)
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Notable People Named Olly
| Olly Alexander - Oliver Alexander Thornton is an English singer and actor known for his role as the lead singer of the band Years & Years and for his acclaimed performance in the TV series It's a Sin. |
| Olly and Suzi are British artists known for their collaborative paintings of endangered wildlife, having met at Saint Martin's School of Art in London and developed their unique art-making technique during an exchange to Syracuse University in New York. |
| Olly Stone - Oliver Peter Stone is an English cricketer known for his fast bowling and right-handed batting, currently playing for Nottinghamshire and England. |
| Olly Smith is a British TV presenter, wine expert, columnist, and author. |
| Olly Hicks - Oliver "Olly" Hicks is a British ocean rower, kayaker, explorer, and inspirational speaker, known for holding three world records for adventure and completing solo ocean rows and extreme kayak voyages. |
| Olly Moss - Oliver Jonathan Moss is an English graphic artist renowned for his reimagined movie posters, featured in Empire magazine and released by Mondo. |
| Olly Morgan - Oliver Morgan is a retired English rugby union player known for his time as a fullback for Gloucester Rugby and the England national team. |
| Federico Olivieri, also known as Olly, is a popular Italian rapper and singer. |
| Olly Robinson is an English rugby union player known for his position as a flanker for Cardiff Rugby in the URC. |
| Olly Woodburn is an English rugby union player for Exeter Chiefs, known for his skills as a wing and centre. |
| Olly Taylor - Oliver Scott Taylor is an English footballer known for his role as a forward for Dorchester Town. |
| Olly Cracknell - Oliver Cracknell is a professional rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby, where he plays as a flanker and has represented Wales at the under-20 level. |
| Olly Dondokambey is an Indonesian politician who has been serving as the governor of North Sulawesi province since February 12, 2016, and was previously a representative from the region in the People's Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia. |
| Olly Flynn - Oliver ("Olly") Thomas Flynn is a retired male race walker from England. |
| Olly Simpson is an Australian motorcycle racer who competed in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup from 2013 to 2015. |
