boy · Latin

Olive

/O-li-ve/

Meaning: Olive tree, peace

Olive at a glance

Meaning
Olive tree, peace
Origin
Latin
Religion
Christian
Gender
boy
Pronunciation
O-li-ve
Syllables
3
Popularity
uncommon
Variants & Spellings
Oliver, Olivera, Oliverie, Oleevera, Oleeverie, Oleeve

Lucky details for Olive

Number
4
Color
Electric Blue
Stone
Blue Sapphire
Flower
Hydrangea
Day
Saturday
Planet
Uranus
Zodiac
Aquarius
Metal
Lead

Olive is a Latin name meaning “olive tree, peace”. It is a spelling variant of Oliver and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Olive for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Olive reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Olii Oliv Oliy Oly

Middle Names

Sibling Names

Compatible Names

FAQs about the name Olive

What does the name Olive mean?

Olive means “olive tree, peace” and comes from a Latin root.

Is Olive a boy or girl name?

Olive is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Olive?

Olive is pronounced O-li-ve (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Olive?

The lucky number for Olive is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Olive?

Popular short forms include Olii, Oliv, Oliy, Oly.