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Oliver
Olive tree (also Germanic Alfher)
Origin
LatinGermanic
Used in
endefr
Origin and meaning of Oliver
Oliver draws on two roots: the Latin oliva, 'olive tree,' a symbol of peace and wisdom, and the Germanic Alfher, 'elf army,' later Latinised as Oliverus. Made famous by the knight Olivier of medieval epics, it is hugely popular across the English-speaking world — a long-time favourite in the UK — and much loved in Germany and Scandinavia too. Its quiet elegance and gentle tone win parents over.
Variants around the world
How Oliver is said in other languages.
OlivieroOlivierOliwier
Famous people
- Oliver Hardy— actor
- Oliver Stone— film director
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