Olivia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Olivia Name at a Glance

Name	Olivia
Meaning	'Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' A rich countess.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Olivia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Olivia means “'Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' A rich countess”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Olivia Name Origin

Our database records Olivia under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Olivia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Olivia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Olivia

When considering Olivia for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.