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Oliver

Name Meaning:

Possibly from Latin 'olivarius' ("olive tree planter") or Germanic Alfher ("elf army") or Old Norse Óleifr ("ancestor's descendant"). Associated with the olive branch (peace).

Noteable Namesakes

Oliver Cromwell (English Leader); Oliver Twist (Fictional Character); Oliver Stone (Director); Oliver Hardy (Comedian); Jamie Oliver (Chef)

Origin

Latin/Germanic/Norse

Popularity

US: #3, UK: #1

Variations/Nicknames

Ollie; Olly; Noll

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