Do you love the name Olivia, but are looking for something just a bit different? This list of beautiful girl names like Olivia will help you find the perfect name!
Why Choose a Name Like Olivia?
Olivia was first used in Shakespeare’s famous play, Twelveth Night. It was a spin-off from Oliva or Oliver, both of which are names that honour the olive tree. The olive tree is associated with peace, health and longevity.
Olivia is a really lovely girl name. It’s a vintage name that is currently very popular. In fact, in 2018, it was the second most popular baby name in the US.
But you may not want to name your child Olivia, precisely because it is just so popular. You may already have a friend or family member use this name, or maybe your husband is not a fan. Perhaps you’re looking for a similarly elegant, but slightly different name.
Well, I’m here to help with this list of names that are similar to Olivia. Check out the list of names like Olivia below!
Names Similar to Olivia
People generally like the name Olivia because it’s a really pretty vintage name, but very familiar and not ‘weird. I’ve searched for other names that are also old fashioned and just as beautiful.
So without further ado, here is my list of beautiful girl names like Olivia:
Abigail
From Hebrew, meaning ‘My father is joy’. Popular in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, its popularity was revived in the 20th century. Like Olivia, Abigail is a vintage but a very recognizable name.
Ada
Ada is a vintage name originating from Germany. It means ‘nobility’ or ‘noble’. It’s a pretty vintage name, but it hasn’t been overused yet.
Alice
Alice is an English baby name that has gone through several transitions, but originally stemmed from the German name Adelaide, meaning ‘nobility’. Alice is a simple, but pretty vintage name that isn’t overused. Like Olivia, it has been a given name of princesses in the past.
Amelia
Amelia is a variant of Amalia, a Germanic name meaning ‘work’, ‘industrious’, or ‘striving’. It was made popular by the daughters of George II and III, as well as the aviation icon, Amelia Earhart. It has a similar sound to Olivia. It is quickly gaining popularity, but it not as common as Olivia.
Annalise
Annalise is a Scandinavian baby name that combines two names, Anna (full of grace) and Liese (God is my oath). Annalise is a beautiful and delicate name, just like Olivia, but hasn’t been overused since the trend of vintage girls names started.
Audrey
Audrey is yet another name whose meaning stems back to the Germanic word for nobility. Audrey Hepburn is the most famous bearer of the name Audrey, which gives the name a connection with Old Hollywood glamour. This is a name that is becoming more popular in the 21st century.
Beatrice
Beatrice is a beautiful French/Italian baby name, stemming from the Latin word Beatrix, which means ‘she who makes happy’. Beatrice has the same lady-like feel as Olivia.
Briella
Briella is the shortened version of Gabriella, meaning ‘woman of God’, but it is now being used as an independent given name. It’s more unique than Olivia, but it’s a lovely, delicate name.
Cecily
Cecily is a female version of the name Cecil, a founder of a sect of Christianity. It literally means ‘blind’. Cecily is a lovely spin on the name Cecilia. It’s one of those lovely and not so well knowm vintage names and is one of my personal favorites!
Della
Della is the feminine form of the name Dell, and refers to a dell, or small valley. Della was quite popular in the 19th century. It’s a lovely vintage name that hasn’t regained popularity as quickly as many other.
Dora
Dora is a shortened form of Dorothy (meaning ‘gift’ in Greek). It was very popular in Victorian times. One of the main characters in Dicken’s David Copperfield was named Dora. Dora is a fun alternative to Cora, Flora, Nora, etc.
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Dorothy
Dorothy is a pretty vintage name that hasn’t seen a resurge in popularity like many other vintage girl names. Dorothy originates from the Greek word for ‘gift’. Dottie makes a super cute nickname for Dorothy!
Effie
Effie means ‘pleasant speech’ in Greek and is the shortened form of Euphemia. It’s another vintage name that is not over-used today.
Eleanor
Eleanor stems from the old French name, Alienor. Eleanor of Aquitaine, the 12th century queen, made the name well known. Eleanor, like Olivia, has a regal feel, but has not been overused.
Emma
Meaning ‘whole’ or ‘universal’. Emma has been quite popular for the past few decades and was in the Victorian times as well.
Etta
Etta is the shortened form of Henrietta (meaning ‘estate owner’). It’s often associated with Etta James (whose given name was actually Jamesetta), the matriarch of soul, which gives it a cool, retro vibe!
Evelyn
This lovely old fashioned name originates from the British surname, Aveline, and, like Olivia, is associated with peace and harmony.
Felicity
Felicity is a beautiful vintage name meaning either ‘happiness’ or ‘good fortune’. Either meaning is as lovely as the name is!
Florence
Florence is a name derived from Saint Florentia, a Roman martyr. Florence means ‘blossoming’ in Latin.
Frances
The female version of Francis, Frances comes from the Latin word for France, or ‘free one’.
Genevieve
Genevieve has roots in French or German meaning tribe woman. It’s popularity peaked in the early 20th century, but is on the rise again today.
Georgia
Georgia is a particularly lovely vintage girl name that I personally adore. The feminized form of George, Georgia means ‘farmer’ or ’tiller of the soil’. Although certainly not as popular today as it was in the 19th century, Georgia is on the rise and is a common vintage name today.
Grace
From the Latin ‘gratia’. Grace is another lovely girl name, just like Olivia!
Hazel
This pretty vintage name stems from the brown colour, or the hazel tree. It’s been in use since the 19th century. This name is another example of a perfect cross between a vintage name and an earthy, boho name for a baby girl.
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Ida
Ida is a name that comes from several different cultures including the German (meaning ‘to work’), Old Norse (after the goddess, Iounn), and the anglicization of the Irish saint, Ide.
Imogene
Imogene was first recorded in Shakespeare’s play, Cymbeline. It’s thought to stem from the Gaelic word inghean, meaning ‘maiden’.
Isadora
Isadora is a great alternative to the more common Isabelle. It stems from Greek and Latin and means ‘gift of Isis’ (Isis was the principal goddess of Egypt). Izzy or Dora would both make cute nicknames!
Isla
Isla, pronounced eye-la, is a baby name originating in Scotland. There is a Scottish island called Islay, or it may be derived from the Gaelic word for ‘rocky place’. Isla is also the Spanish word for island. It’s one of my favorite boho names for girls. It entered the top 1000 in 2008 and moved from 103 to 82 last year.
Ivy
From the small crawling plant of the same name. Ivy is a beautiful nature-inspired name for girls, which rose from 107 to to its highest ranking ever, at 86, last year.
Josephine
Josephine is the feminized form of Joseph and means ‘God increases’. The wife of Napolean, was a notable Josephine. Josephine’s popularity peaked around 1910, but is making a comeback.
Josie
Josie is a French name that means ‘God increases’. It can be a nickname for Joanne or Josephine, or can stand alone.
June
The name June is inspired by the month of June, or the Roman goddess, Juno, the protector of women and marriage.
Lena
Lena is the shortened form of Elena or Helena, meaning ‘torch’ or ‘light’.
Lillian
The name Lillian is a form of Lily, which honours the lily flower.
Loretta
Loretta is a beautiful Italian baby name, meaning ‘laurel’ or ‘bay’.
Lucille
Lucille is the French form of Lucia, which means ‘torch’ or ‘light’.
Madeline
Form of Magdalene, from Mary Magdelene. The main character in the books of the same name by Ludwig Bemelmans.
Maeve
This Irish name refers to the warrior queen of Ireland and means ‘the cause of great joy’ or ‘she who intoxicates’.
Magnolia
Magnolia is a beautiful vintage name that evokes the South (made popular by the novel and musical, Showboat). The Magnolia flower is named after Pierre Magnol. The name magnolia was quite popular between 1880 and 1940, and is now making a comeback.
Marcella
Marcella means ‘warlike’ in Latin. The character, Marcela (alternate spelling), was the most beautiful woman in Don Quixote.
Margaret
Margaret means ‘pearl’ in Greek. Margaret has often been a name given to members of royalty. It was popular in the early 20th century and is making a comeback!
Margeurite
The French form of Margaret, Margeurite is a tad fancier and gives a unique spin on this beautiful name.
Marie
French or Czech form of Maria, Marie was made famous by Marie Antoinette.
Matilda
Matilda is a German name meaning ‘battle-might’. I love that this frilly sounding name has such a strong meaning behind it!
Maude
Maude is a variation of the name Matilda, and means ‘strength in battle’.
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Mila
Mila is quickly becoming a very popular girl’s name which stems from Slavic and means ‘gracious, dear’. Rising from 30 to 14, it’s risen in the charts each year since 2007. It will likely be one of the most popular names of 2020.
Millie
Millie can be a shortened form of several names, including Amelia, Camilla, Melissa, Mildred or Millicent. It means ‘industrious’.
Myla
Myla can either mean ‘soldier’ or ‘merciful’. It appeared on the charts in 2005. It is gaining steam as a popular name in 2020, moving from spot 325 to 283 last year.
Nora
Nora originally emerged as a shortened form of Eleanor, meaning ‘light’ or Honora meaning ‘honour’.
Olive
Olive is a less common alternative to Olivia. This French girl’s name also honours the olive tree. Olive has risen in popularity in the past few years. Olive is obviously very similar to Olivia, but is not overused.
Opal
An opal is the name of an irridescent gemstone, which is the birthstone for October. The word opal means jewel in Sanskrit. Like other gemstones, Opal became popular in the Victorian era, peaking in early 20th century. It’s certainly a unique name that is also lovely!
Pearl
The name Pearl comes from the gemstone. It stems from Latin and is often associted with innocence and modesty. It’s often associated with water and the moon.
Penelope
Penelope means ‘weaver’ in Greek. Penelope was the faithful wife who waited at home for Odysseus in the Odessy.
Philippa
Pippa has been rising in popularity since Kate Middleton’s wedding. Philippa is the perfect more formal version that pairs well with this trendy nickname.
Rachel
Rachel is a name with Hebrew origins and means ‘ewe’. In the Old Testament, Rachel is the wife of Jacob.
Rosa
Rosa is a Spanish and Italian vintage girl name that means ‘rose’ in Latin. Rosa is a little more unique than the classic Rose, but is just as sweet.
Rosalie
Rosalie is a gorgeous vintage French baby name. It comes from the Latin word ‘rosa’, meaning ‘rose’. Rosalie is a really lovely alternative to Rose, if you’re looking for something a little more fancy.
Rose
Rose is a classic and beautiful English name. Rose was brought to England by the Normans, it stems from the Germanic word meaning ‘horse’. It is also associated from the Latin word for ‘flower’ or ‘rose’.
Rosemary
This beautiful vintage baby name means ‘dew of the sea’, after the herb, rosemary. It can also be a combination of Rose and Mary. Rosemary is yet another alternative to the traditional name, Rose. Rosemary has a vintage Holywood feel, as several famous Old Hollywood actresses, such as Rosemary Clooney, had this name.
Ruby
Ruby is a vintage name after the gemstone of the same name, which means ‘red’ in Latin. Ruby’s popularity peaked around the turn of the century, but is starting to re-emerge as a popular name.
Sadie
Sadie is another gorgeous old fashioned name that is making a comeback. It means ‘princess’ in Hebrew.
Samantha
The feminine form of Samuel, influenced by the suffix ‘anthos’, meaning flower.
Sophia
Meaning ‘wisdom’ in Greek. Sophia Loren was a famous actress of the past.
Stella
This vintage baby name comes from Latin and means ‘star’. It peaked in popularity in the 1880’s, but has risen again in the past decade.
Susan
Susan means ‘lotus flower’ in Greek. It’s also a variant of the Hebrew name, Susannah, meaning ‘to be joyful’.
Suzannah
Suzannah is a Hebrew name meaning ‘lily’. It’s still a fairly uncommon baby name that has not risen in popularity as others have in the past few years. I love the nickname, Suzie, for Suzannah.
Tillie
Tillie is a shortened form of Matilda, which is a German name meaning ‘glorious in battle’.
Vera
This is a super recognizable, but unique vintage name that is very hip at the moment. Vera is a Russian baby name meaning ‘faith’. This could be the perfect baby name if you’re looking for a mix of frill, yet simplicity!
Viola
Viola is an Italian vintage girls name. It comes from Latin and means ‘violet. Viola Davis is a well-known actress with this beautiful name.
Violet
The name Violet comes from the purple colour, or the small purple flower. It’s been popular in Scotland since the 16th century and in England since the 19th century.
Virginia
Virginia stems from the Latin and means ‘virginal or pure’. Virginia is a super vintage name that is barely used anymore. It has two adorable nicknames, Ginny or Ginger.
Vivian
Vivian means life and comes from the Latin. It’s the perfect old fashioned name that is uncommon, but very recognizable. You have several different spelling options, the conventional English Vivian, or the French Vivienne.
Willow
Willow takes its meaning from the tree of the same name. Slender and gracefulness are often associated with the willow tree. Willow is a beautiful plant-inspired name for girls and has been inching close and closer to the top 50. Last year it rose from 81 to 62 on the charts last year.
Well, those are my favorite elegant names that are similar to Olivia. I hope this helps you find the perfect baby name!
Baby names sourced from Behind the Name.
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