''Olivia'' is a feminine

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a f ...

in the

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. It is derived from Latin ''oliva'',

olive The olive, botanical name ''Olea europaea'' ("European olive"), is a species of Subtropics, subtropical evergreen tree in the Family (biology), family Oleaceae. Originating in Anatolia, Asia Minor, it is abundant throughout the Mediterranean ...

. Both ''Oliva'' and ''Olivia'' were Latinate forms in use in English-speaking countries as early as the 13th century.

Olive The olive, botanical name ''Olea europaea'' ("European olive"), is a species of Subtropics, subtropical evergreen tree in the Family (biology), family Oleaceae. Originating in Anatolia, Asia Minor, it is abundant throughout the Mediterranean ...

was in common use as a

vernacular Vernacular is the ordinary, informal, spoken language, spoken form of language, particularly when perceptual dialectology, perceived as having lower social status or less Prestige (sociolinguistics), prestige than standard language, which is mor ...

form. Though not invented by

William Shakespeare William Shakespeare ( 23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's nation ...

, the name was popularized by a character in ''

Twelfth Night ''Twelfth Night, or What You Will'' is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola an ...

''. Usage of the name in the 20th and 21st centuries has been influenced by popular culture, including the popularity of the actress

Olivia Newton-John Dame Olivia Newton-John (26 September 1948 – 8 August 2022) was a British and Australian singer and actress. With over 100 million records sold, Newton-John was one of the List of best-selling music artists#100 million to 119 million record ...

in the 1970s and of Olivia Kendall, a child character played by actress

Raven-Symoné Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman-Maday (; born December 10, 1985), also known as Raven, is an American actress, singer, and director. She has received List of awards and nominations received by Raven-Symoné, several accolades, including five ...

on the American television sitcom ''

The Cosby Show ''The Cosby Show'' is an American television sitcom created by (along with Ed. Weinberger and Michael J. Leeson) and starring Bill Cosby that originally aired on NBC from September 20, 1984, to April 30, 1992, with a total of 201 half-hour e ...

''. Olivia has been a popular name throughout the

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since the mid-1990s, and is also well used throughout Europe and South America. In 2022, in the United States, the name Olivia was given to 16,573 girls, ranking it as the most popular name. That same year, it was also the most popular name given to girls in Canada.

People

Olivia of Palermo Olivia of Palermo (, ), Palermo, 448 – Tunis, 10 June 463, Sant' Oliva di Palermo Vergine e martire'' SANTI, BEATI E TESTIMONI. 10 giugno. Retrieved: February 2, 2015. Daniele Ronco (2001). Il Maggio di Santa Oliva: Origine Della Forma, Svil ...

(448–463), Christian martyr *

Olivia Addams Adriana Livia Opriș (born 17 September 1996), known professionally as Olivia Addams, is a Romanian singer, songwriter, and member of the band Jealous Friend. She gained popularity in 2020 after releasing the single "Dumb". Early life and caree ...

(born 1996), Romanian singer and songwriter *

Olivia Ahn Olivia Ahn is a British medical doctor, innovator, and founder of Fluus. Fluus developed the world's first flushable sanitary pad, which launched in 2023. She is the winner of the Mayor of London's Entrepreneur Competition and the WE Innovate Pr ...

, British medical doctor *

Olivia Alexander Olivia Alexander is an American actress, singer, dancer, and businesswoman born in Louisiana. Olivia appeared in national commercials for "Little Debbie's Snack Cakes" and "Ultra Gain Detergent" at the age of 2. Early life and education As earl ...

(born 1988), American actress *

Olivia Allison Olivia Elizabeth N. Federici (née Allison; born 13 February 1990) is a British synchronised swimmer. She was born in Plymouth. Career Her most notable achievements to date are winning four consecutive gold medals at the British Synchronised ...

(born 1990), English swimmer *

Olivia Amoako Olivia Amoako (born 30 September 1985) is a Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender for the Ghana women's national football team. She was part of the team at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. On club level, she played for Ghatel Ladies in ...

(born 1985), Ghanaian footballer *

Olivia Anderson Olivia Victoria Anderson (born 18 November 1987) is a South African former cricketer who played as a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper. She appeared in five One Day Internationals and two Twenty20 Internationals for South Africa in 2008. ...

(born 1987), South African cricketer * Olivia Apps (born 1998), Canadian rugby and sevens player *

Olivia Arthur Olivia Arthur (born 1980) is a British documentary photographer, based in London. She is a member of the Magnum Photos agency and has produced the books ''Jeddah Diary'' (2012), ''Stranger'' (2015), and ''Murmurings of the Skin'' (2024). Life a ...

(born 1980), British documentary photographer *

Olivia Asselin Olivia Asselin (born 24 February 2004) is a Canadian freestyle skier from Quebec City Quebec City is the capital city of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549 ...

(born 2004), Canadian freestyle skier * Olivia Athens (born 1998), American professional soccer player *

Olivia Attwood Olivia Jade Attwood Dack (born 2 May 1991) is an English television personality, presenter and model. In 2017, she appeared on the third series of '' Love Island'' and later became a regular cast member on the ITVBe reality series '' The Only Way ...

(born 1991), British TV personality * Olivia Atwater, Canadian author *

Olivia Baker (weightlifter) Olivia Eileen Baker (born 28 February 1979 in Upper Hutt, New Zealand) is a former Olympic weightlifting, weightlifting competitor for New Zealand who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics. Baker was the first female weightlifter from New Zealan ...

(born 1979), New Zealand weightlifter *

Olivia Ball Dr Olivia Ball is an Australian human rights advocate and politician. She is serving as a member of the City of Melbourne council in Victoria, Australia. Qualifications Ball has a Masters in human rights from London University and a PhD in ...

, Australian human rights advocate and politician * Olivia Barash (born 1965), American actress *

Olivia Barclay Olivia Barclay (12 December 1919 – 1 April 2001) was a British astrologer who played an important role in the revival of traditional forms of astrology in the late 20th century. Much of her focus in the latter part of her life was on the wor ...

(1919–2001), British astrologer *

Olivia Cajero Bedford Olivia Cajero Bedford (August 15, 1938 – February 9, 2022) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Arizona Senate, representing District 3 from 2013 to 2019. Cajero Bedford served consecutively in the Arizona State Legisl ...

(1938–2022), American politician * Olivia Bee (born 1994), American photographer * Olivia Bell (born 2003), English-born Scottish cricketer *

Olivia Bennet, Countess of Tankerville Olivia Susan Bennet, Countess of Tankerville (18 July 1830 – 15 February 1922), formerly Lady Olivia Montagu, was the wife of Charles Bennet, 6th Earl of Tankerville. Biography Olivia was the eldest daughter of George Montagu, 6th Duke of ...

(1830–1922), British countess * Olivia De Berardinis (born 1948), American painter * Olivia Gallay Bertrand (born 1989), French alpine skier * Olivia Black (born 1994), Danish handball player *

Olivia Blake Olivia Frances Blake-Dagnall (born 10 March 1990) is a British Labour politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sheffield Hallam since 2019. Early life and education Olivia Blake was born on 10 March 1990 in Northallerton, N ...

(born 1990), British MP *

Olivia Bloomfield, Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist Olivia Caroline (nee Provis ) Bloomfield, Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (born 30 June 1960) is a British life peer and member of the House of Lords. Early life and education Born in Bonvilston, the Vale of Glamorgan, she was educated ...

(born 1960), British political party executive *

Olivia Bonamy Olivia Bonamy (born 21 September 1972) is a French actress. She is best known for her appearances in the films ''Jefferson in Paris'', Jacques Audiard's '' Read My Lips'', the thriller '' Ils'' and '' Le ciel, les oiseaux et ta mère''. Biograp ...

(born 1972), French actress * Olivia Bonelli (1920–1990), American soprano * Olivia Bonilla (born 1992), American singer-songwriter and actress *

Olivia Borlée Olivia Borlée (born 10 April 1986 in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert) is a retired Belgian sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. Her personal best time in the 200 is 22.98 seconds, achieved in July 2006 in Brussels. She has a personal best of 11.39 ...

(born 1986), Belgian sprinter * Olivia Bowen (born 1993), English reality television personality and model *

Olivia Breen Olivia Breen (born 26 July 1996) is a Welsh Paralympian athlete, who competes for Wales and Great Britain mainly in T38 sprint and F38 long jump events. She qualified for the 2012 Summer Paralympics and was selected for the T38 100m and 200m sp ...

(born 1996), British Paralympian athlete * Olivia Broadfield (born 1981), English singer-songwriter *

Olivia Broome Olivia Broome (born 13 June 2001) is a para powerlifter who won a bronze medal in the under-50 kg events at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Paralympics. She is the British and world junior record holder in the under-50 kg event, and has won multiple ...

, British para powerlifter *

Olivia Brown Olivia Brown (born ) is an American actress, best known for her role as detective Trudy Joplin in the NBC crime drama series ''Miami Vice'' (1984–1989). Life and career Brown was born in Frankfurt, West Germany, and raised in Sacramento, Calif ...

(born 1960), American actress *

Olivia Bucio Olivia Bucio (born October 26, 1954, in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico), is a Mexican actress. She worked with Televisa as an actress of telenovelas A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin Am ...

(born 1954), Mexican actress * Olivia Buckingham (born 1983), British socialite and journalist *

Olivia Buckley Olivia Francisca Buckley née Dussek (1799–1847) was an English harpist, organist and composer. She was born in London, the daughter of Czech composer Jan Ladislav Dussek and Scottish composer Sophia Corri. Dussek left his wife, and Olivia was ...

(1799–1847), English harpist, organist and composer * Olivia Burges (died 1930), British scouting and guiding advocate *

Olivia Burnette Olivia Burnette (born March 24, 1977) is an American actress who began her career as a child actress at the age of six. She is perhaps best known for her role in the NBC sitcom '' The Torkelsons'' (1991–1993), Homeless Woman in ''Sons of Ana ...

(born 1977), American actress *

Olivia Ward Bush-Banks Olivia Ward Bush-Banks (née Olivia Ward; February 27, 1869 – April 8, 1944) was an American author, poet and journalist of African-American and Montaukett Native American heritage. Ward celebrated both of her heritages in her poetry and writi ...

(1869–1944), African American author * Olivia Caramello (born 1984), Italian Mathematician * Olivia Carlsson (born 1995), Swedish ice hockey player *

Olivia Carnegie-Brown Olivia Carnegie-Brown (born 28 March 1991 in Westminster, London) is a British rower. She won a silver medal in the women's eight at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Education She was educated at Queen Anne's School in Caversham, Berkshire and atte ...

(born 1991), British rower *

Olivia Cattan Olivia Cattan (born 1967) is a French journalist and author. She is also a campaigner. Cattan is president of "SOS autisme France" and honorary president of the campaigning feminist organisation, "Paroles de femmes" (''"Women's Words"'') which she ...

(born 1967), French journalist *

Olivia Cenizal Olivia Cenizal (October 21, 1926 – April 14, 2008) was a Philippines, Filipina film actress. Early life and career She was born as Gloria Pagtakhan Maigue in Imus, Cavite into a musical family. She was reportedly encouraged by Cirio H. Santia ...

(1926–2008), Filipino film actress *

Olivia Center Olivia Center (born March 18, 2006) is an American tennis player. Early life From South Pasadena, California, Center started playing tennis at the age of six. She attended San Marino High School. Career She made her Grand Slam main draw debu ...

(born 2006), American tennis player *

Olivia Chambers Olivia Chambers (born April 11, 2003) is a visually impaired American Paralympic swimmer, who competes in the S13 classification. She won a gold medal and two silver medals at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Career 2022 Chambers competed in her ...

(born 2003), American Paralympic swimmer *

Olivia Chance Olivia Juliet Bridget Chance (born 5 October 1993) is a New Zealand Association football, footballer who plays as an Midfielder#Attacking midfielder, attacking midfielder or a Midfielder#Winger, left winger for Kolbotn Fotball, Kolbotn IL the N ...

(born 1993), British footballer *

Olivia Chaney Olivia Chaney (born 1982) is an English folk singer, pianist, guitarist, harmonium player and songwriter. Her debut solo album, ''The Longest River'', was released on Nonesuch Records in 2015. Her follow-up solo album, ''Shelter'', was released ...

(born 1982), English folk singer *

Olivia Cheng (Hong Kong actress) Olivia Cheng Man Nga (; born 14 February 1960), is a Hong Kong–based former actress. Background She won the 1979 Miss Hong Kong Pageant and was also elected "Miss Photogenic." She represented Hong Kong in Miss Universe 1979 in Perth, Wester ...

(born 1960), Hong Kong actress * Olivia Cheng (Canadian actress), Canadian actress and television journalist * Olivia Choong (born 1979), environmental activist from Singapore * Olivia Cîmpian (born 2001), Romanian-born Hungarian female artistic gymnast *

Olivia Chow Olivia Chow (born March 24, 1957) is a Canadian politician who has been the 66th and current mayor of Toronto since July 12, 2023. Previously, Chow served as the New Democratic Party (NDP) member of Parliament (MP) for Trinity—Spadina fro ...

(born 1957), Canadian politician * Olivia Clark (born 2001), Welsh professional footballer *

Olivia Langdon Clemens Olivia Langdon Clemens (November 27, 1845 – June 5, 1904) was the wife of the American author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known under his pen name Mark Twain. Early life Olivia Langdon was born in 1845 in Elmira, New York, to Jervis Langd ...

(1845–1901), wife of

Mark Twain Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Fau ...

Olivia Clyne Olivia Clyne, (née Blatchford; born January 23, 1993) is a retired United States professional squash player. Career Blatchford's junior accomplishments included winning the British Junior Open Girls under-15 event in 2007. She competed in th ...

(born 1993), American squash player *

Olivia Coffey Olivia Coffey (born January 29, 1989) is an American rower. She is a three-time world champion and an Olympian. She won the gold medal in the quad sculls at the 2015 World Rowing Championships. Coffey was in the winning Cambridge crew of The Boat ...

(born 1989), American rower *

Olivia Cole Olivia Carlena Cole (November 26, 1942 – January 19, 2018) was an American actress, best known for her Emmy Awards, Emmy Award-winning role in the 1977 miniseries ''Roots (1977 miniseries), Roots''. Early life and education Cole was born in M ...

(1942–2018), American actress *

Olivia Cole (poet) Olivia Cole (born 1981) is a British poet. Biography Cole was born and raised in Kent, and read English studies, English at Christ Church, Oxford. After being a winner of the 2003 Eric Gregory Award, Cole quickly made her mark as a poet. In 200 ...

(born 1981), British poet *

Olivia Colman Sarah Caroline Sinclair ( Colman; born 30 January 1974), known professionally as Olivia Colman, is an English actress. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, four BAFTA Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Award ...

(born 1974), British actress * Olivia Coolidge (1908–2006), American writer and educator *

Olivia Cooke Olivia Kate Cooke (born 27 December 1993) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Alicent Hightower in the fantasy drama television series '' House of the Dragon'' (2022–present). In television, she has starred as Emma Deco ...

(born 1993), English actress *

Olivia Côte Olivia Côte is a French actress. Filmography Cinema Television Writer Theater References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cote, Olivia French film actresses Living people 21st-century French actresses French television ...

, French actress * Olivia Crocicchia (born 1995), American actress *

Olivia Culpo Olivia Frances Culpo (born May 8, 1992) is an American model, actress, and media personality. Culpo has won Miss Rhode Island USA, Miss USA 2012, and Miss Universe 2012. Early life and education Olivia Frances Culpo was born on May 8, 1992, ...

(born 1992), American beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA and Miss Universe 2012 *

Olivia Cummins Olivia Cummins (born August 6, 2003) is an American track and road cyclist. Early life From Fort Collins, Colorado, Cummins attends Colorado Mesa University. Cummins started road racing at five years of age. In 2017 she began racing on the trac ...

(born 2003), American track and road cyclist *

Olivia d'Abo Olivia Jane d'Abo (; born 22 January 1969) is a British actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Karen Arnold, Kevin Arnold's rebellious teenaged hippie sister in the ABC comedy-drama series ''The Wonder Years'' (1988–1993), as fema ...

(born 1969), British actress, singer and songwriter * Olivia Dahl (1955–1962), daughter of

Roald Dahl Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime Flying ace, fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies ...

Olivia A. Davidson Olivia America Davidson Washington (June 11, 1854 – May 9, 1889) was an American teacher and educator. She was born free as Olivia America Davidson in Virginia. After her family moved to the free state of Ohio, she studied in common schools ...

(1854–1889), American teacher and educator *

Olivia Dean Olivia Lauryn Dean (born 14 March 1999) is an English neo soul singer. She has released one studio album: '' Messy'' (2023) and five EPs. In 2021, Dean was named the breakthrough artist of the year by Amazon Music and, in 2023, Dean was selected ...

(born 1999), English singer * Olivia Delcán (born 1992), Spanish actress, playwright and director * Olivia Deeble (born 2002), Australian actress * Olivia DeJonge (born 1998), Australian actress * Olivia DeMerchant (born 1991), Canadian rugby union player *

Olivia Mariamne Devenish Olivia Mariamne Devenish (16 February 1771 – 26 November 1814) was the wife of Sir Stamford Raffles, vice governor of Java (1811–1816) from 1805 to 1814. A monument was erected to her memory in the botanical garden of Buitenzorg (Bogor). ...

(1771–1814), British socialite * Olivia De Berardinis (born 1948), American artist *

Olivia Taylor Dudley Olivia Taylor Dudley (born November 4, 1985) is an American actress. She is known for her horror film roles such as ''Chernobyl Diaries'' (2012), ''The Vatican Tapes'' (2015) and '' Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension'' (2015), for her telev ...

(born 1985), American actress *

Olivia Dunne Olivia Paige Dunne (born October 1, 2002) is an American influencer and former artistic gymnast. She is also a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and former member of the LSU Tigers women's gymnastics team. In 20 ...

(born 2002), American gymnast and internet personality *

Olivia Époupa Olivia Époupa (born 30 April 1994) is a French professional basketball player for OGM Ormanspor of the Turkish Super League. Professional career Europe In January 2025, Époupa joined OGM Ormanspor of the Turkish Super League. WNBA Époupa was ...

(born 1994), French basketball player *

Olivia Féry Olivia Féry (nee Olivia Gravereaux; born 27 April 1973) is a French former professional tennis player. Education Féry attended the University of Arizona. Féry is a graduate of HEC Paris, a private business school. Career Féry, who competed ...

born 1973), French former professional tennis player *

Olivia Foa'i Olivia Foaʻi is a New Zealand musician of Polynesian descent. She is known for her work with the group Te Vaka, including on the soundtrack of Disney's '' Moana'', as well as her solo career, particularly her efforts to revive songwriting in the ...

, New Zealand musician * Olivia Fotopoulou (born 1996), Cypriot track and field athlete * Olivia Gant (2010–2017), American child abuse victim *

Olivia Goldsmith Olivia Goldsmith (January 1, 1949 – January 15, 2004) was an American author, known for her first novel ''The First Wives Club'' (1992), which was adapted into the 1996 film of the same name. Biography She was born Randy Goldfield and grew ...

(1949–2004), American writer *

Olivia Grégoire Olivia Grégoire (; born 30 September 1978) is a French politician of Renaissance (RE) who has been serving as Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, Trade, Crafts and Tourism under President Emmanuel Macron since 2022. Grégoire previou ...

(born 1978), French politician * Olivia Gomez (born 1953), Bangladeshi actress *

Olivia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster Olivia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster (''née'' Henson; born 1 September 1992), is a British aristocrat. Upon her marriage to Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster, the 7th Duke of Westminster in June 2024, she became the tenth Duchess of We ...

(born 1992), British aristocrat and businesswoman * Olivia Harlan (born 1993), American sportscaster * Olivia Hamilton (born 1987), American actress and producer *

Olivia Harrison Olivia Trinidad Harrison (née Arias; born May 18, 1948) is an American author and film producer, and the widow of English musician George Harrison of the Beatles. She first worked in the music industry in Los Angeles, for A&M Records, where sh ...

(born 1948), American author and film producer, widow of musician George Harrison of the Beatles *

Olivia Hallinan Olivia Hallinan (born 20 January 1985) is a British actress best known for her role as Laura Timmins in the BBC TV series ''Lark Rise to Candleford'' and also as Kim in the Channel 4 drama '' Sugar Rush.'' She also starred as Ellie in '' Girls ...

(born 1985), English actress *

Olivia de Havilland Dame Olivia Mary de Havilland (; July 1, 1916July 26, 2020) was a British and American actress. The major works of her cinematic career spanned from 1935 to 1988. She appeared in 49 feature films and was one of the leading actresses of her tim ...

(1916–2020), British-American actress * Olivia Hill, American politician and engineer *

Olivia Holdt Olivia Møller Holdt (; born 7 June 2001) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Denmark national team. Club career She was the sixth highest scoring player in t ...

(born 2001), Danish professional footballer *

Olivia Holt Olivia Hastings Holt (born August 5, 1997) is an American actress and singer. She starred in the Disney XD series ''Kickin' It'', List of Disney Channel original films, Disney Channel Original Movie ''Girl vs. Monster'', and the List of program ...

(born 1997), American actress * Olivia Hooker (1915–2018), American psychologist *

Olivia Hussey Olivia Hussey (; 17 April 1951 – 27 December 2024) was a British actress. Her awards included a Golden Globe Award and a David di Donatello Award. The daughter of Argentine tango singer Osvaldo Ribó, Hussey was born in Buenos Aires but spen ...

(1951–2024), British actress * (born Son Hye-ju, 2001), South Korean singer and dancer, member of the girl group

Loona Loona (stylized in all caps or as LOOΠΔ; ; , ) is a South Korean girl group created by Blockberry Creative. The group is composed of eleven members: Heejin, Hyunjin, Haseul, Vivi, Yeojin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves (singer), Yves, Go Won ...

Olivia Jade Olivia Jade Giannulli (born September 28, 1999) is an American YouTuber, and daughter of fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli and actress Lori Loughlin. While in high school, Giannulli began a social media career on YouTube and Instagram. As of 202 ...

(born 1999), American YouTuber * Olivia Jean (born 1990), American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist *

Olivia Jordan Olivia Jordan Thomas (born September 28, 1988) is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2015. Jordan later represented the United States at Miss Universe 2015, where she was finished as the second runner-up ...

(born 1988), American beauty pageant titleholder *

Olivia Judson Olivia P. Judson (born 1970) is a British evolutionary biologist and science writer. She is a former journalist for ''The Economist'', a former online columnist for ''The New York Times'' and has published in a number of other publications, inclu ...

(born 1970), British biologist *

Olivia Junkeer Olivia Junkeer (born 11 January 1999) is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Yashvi Rebecchi in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours''. She also portrayed the character in the spin-off ''Erinsborough High''. She portrayed Mia i ...

(born 1999), Australian actress *

Olivia Laing Olivia Laing (born 14 April 1977) is a British writer, novelist and cultural critic. They are the author of five works of non-fiction, ''To the River'', ''The Trip to Echo Spring,'' '' The Lonely City'', ''Everybody'', ''The Garden Against Time'' ...

(born 1977), British writer, novelist and cultural critic *

Olivia Lee Olivia Lee (born 27 August 1980) is a British comedian, actress and writer. Early life Lee is from a Jewish family. She studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Career Lee worked as a presenter alongside Simon Amstell on Cha ...

(born 1980), British comedian, actress and writer * Olivia Levicki (born 1993), Australian rules footballer and basketball player * Olivia Liang (born 1993), American actress *

Olivia Llewellyn Olivia Anna Cristina Llewellyn (born 1980) is an English actress, best known for her television appearances portraying Isabel Danforth in '' The Lizzie Borden Chronicles'' and Mina Harker in ''Penny Dreadful''. Career Trained at the London Aca ...

(born 1980), English actress, * Olivia Theresa Longott (born 1981), American R&B singer * Olivia Lozano (born 1959), Venezuelan politician *

Olivia Lufkin Olivia Lufkin (born December 9, 1979), known professionally as Olivia, is a Japanese singer and songwriter.O ...

(born 1979), Japanese-American singer known mononymously as Olivia *

Olivia Lunny Olivia Lynne Lunny (born February 4, 1999) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. Lunny was crowned a winner on CTV's singing competition ''The Launch'' and scored her first Top 40 hit. Early life Olivia Lynne Lunny was born on Februar ...

(born 1999), Canadian singer-songwriter and musician *

Olivia Lux Olivia Lux (born March 14, 1994) is the stage name of Fred Carlton Bunton, an American drag performer most known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race (season 13), season 13 of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 10, seaso ...

(born 1994), American drag performer *

Olivia Manning Olivia Mary Manning (2 March 1908 – 23 July 1980) was a British novelist, poet, writer, and reviewer. Her fiction and non-fiction, frequently detailing journeys and personal odysseys, were principally set in the United Kingdom, Euro ...

(1908–1980), British writer * Olivia McTaggart (born 2000), New Zealand pole vault athlete *

Olivia Merilahti Olivia Bouyssou (born 25 February 1982), known professionally as Olivia Merilahti and Prudence, is a Finnish-French singer and composer, best known for being the frontwoman of the musical duo The Dø. Her work has been compared to that of Björk, ...

(born 1982), Finnish-French singer and composer *

Olivia Morris Olivia Kathleen F. Morris (born 29 January 1997) is an English actress. She appeared in the Indian film '' RRR'' (2022). On television, she is known for her roles in the BritBox series '' Hotel Portofino'' (2022–), the HBO series '' The Head ...

(born 1997), English actress *

Olivia Munn Lisa Olivia Munn (born July 3, 1980) is an American actress. After an internship at a news station in Tulsa, she moved to Los Angeles where she began her professional career as a television host for the gaming network G4, and on the series '' ...

(born 1980), American actress *

Olivia Nash Olivia Nash MBE is an actress and performer from Northern Ireland. Nash has appeared on the Northern Ireland scene for over 40 years. Olivia performs on stage, television and radio where she has performed with James Young for 11 years and Nor ...

(born 1943), Irish actress and performer * Olivia Newman, American film director and screenwriter *

(1948–2022), English-born Australian singer and actress *

Olivia Nicholls Olivia Ann Nicholls (born 26 October 1994) is a British tennis player who specializes in doubles. On 9 June 2025, she peaked at world No. 29 in the WTA doubles rankings. Nicholls has won two doubles titles on the WTA Tour, one doubles title on ...

(born 1994), British tennis player *

Olivia Nordgren Olivia Lovisa Nordgren (; 27 February 1880 – 7 June 1969) was a Swedish politician of the Social Democrats. She is known as one of the key figures of the Social Democratic struggle against poverty in Sweden in the 1930s. Life Olivia Nordgren ...

(1880–1969), Swedish politician * Olivia Norris (born 1983), German javelin thrower *

Olivia Nuzzi Olivia Nuzzi ( ; born January 6, 1993) is an American political reporter who was the Washington, D.C., correspondent for '' New York'' magazine from 2017 to 2024. Prior to her time at ''New York'', Nuzzi was a writer for ''The Daily Beast'' cove ...

(born 1993), American political journalist *

Olivia O'Brien Olivia Gail O'Brien (born November 26, 1999) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in 2016 after collaborating with Gnash (musician), Gnash on the single "I Hate U, I Love U", which peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, ...

(born 1999), American singer and songwriter *

Olivia O'Leary Olivia O'Leary (born 1949) is an Irish people, Irish journalist, writer and current affairs presenter. Education Educated at St Leo's College, Carlow and at University College Dublin (UCD), she worked with the The Nationalist (Carlow), ''Natio ...

(born 1949), Irish journalist *

Olivia O'Toole Olivia Christina O'Toole (born 25 February 1971) is an Irish former association footballer who played as a forward. She made her debut for the Republic of Ireland national team in 1991 and captained the team before retiring in 2009. O'Toole's ...

(born 1971), Irish association footballer *

Olivia Olson Olivia Olson (born May 21, 1992) is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and writer, largely known for her voice roles as Vanessa Doofenshmirtz in ''Phineas and Ferb'' and Marceline the Vampire Queen in ''Adventure Time''. She also played ...

(born 1992), American actress and singer *

Olivia Ong Olivia Ong (born 2 October 1985) is a Singaporean singer and actress. Most of her works are in English, but she has recorded songs in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese and Japanese. In her early career, she focused on singing jazz. Now she has mo ...

(born 1985), Singaporean singer *

Olivia Pascal Olivia Pascal (born Olivia Gerlitzki: 26 May 1957 in Munich, West Germany) is a German actress. Career Olivia Pascal was working as a medical assistant in 1976 when she was discovered by director Hubert Frank for the erotic film ''Vanessa''. S ...

(born 1957), German actress * Olivia Potts, British food writer and caterer *

Olivia Poulet Olivia Poulet (born 9 July 1978) is an English actress. Early life Poulet was born on 9 July 1978 in south-west London and attended Putney High School. She studied drama at the University of Manchester. Career After her graduation in 2001, Po ...

(born 1978), English actress and screenwriter * Olivia Reeves (born 2003), American weightlifter *

Olivia Rodrigo Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She began her career as a child, appearing in commercials and the direct-to-video film '' An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success'' (2015). She rose ...

(born 2003), American actress and singer *

Olivia Rouamba Olivia Ragnaghnewendé Rouamba is a Burkina Faso politician who was the nation's Minister of Foreign Affairs from March 2022 to December 2023. Education Rouamba has a doctorate in international relations. Career Rouamba worked Director General o ...

, Burkina Faso politician * Olivia Ruiz (born 1980), French singer * Olivia Sandoval, American actress *Olivia Sage or

Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage, known as Olivia Sage (September 8, 1828 – November 4, 1918), was an American philanthropist known for her contributions to education and progressive causes. In 1869 she became the second wife of industrialist Russe ...

(1828–1918), American philanthropist *

Olivia Shakespear Olivia Shakespear (; 17 March 1863 – 3 October 1938) was a British novelist, playwright, and patron of the arts. She wrote six books that are described as "marriage problem" novels. Her works sold poorly, sometimes only a few hundred copies. ...

(1863–1938), British novelist, playwright, and patron of the arts *

Olivia Tennet Olivia Tennet (born 4 January 1991) is a New Zealand actress and dancer best known in her home country for her role as Tuesday Warner on the nightly medical drama ''Shortland Street'', along with several roles in television and theatre. Outside ...

(born 1991), New Zealand actress *

Olivia Thirlby Olivia Jo Thirlby (born October 6, 1986) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Leah in the comedy-drama film '' Juno'' (2007),Louie, Rebecca (June 28, 2008).Olivia Thirlby is smoking in 'The Wackness'". '' Daily News''. Retr ...

(born 1986), American actress * Olivia Trappeniers (born 1997), Belgian Flemish singer, also known as OT and by the mononym Olivia *

Olivia Troye Olivia Troye (born November 19, 1976) is an American national security official who worked on national security and homeland security issues at the National Counterterrorism Center, the United States Department of Energy Office of Intelligence an ...

(born 1976), American national security official * Olivia Ulenius (born 2007), Finnish footballer * Olivia Vinten (born 1999), Danish fashion model *

Olivia Van der Jagt Olivia Van der Jagt (born July 7, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Super League club Spokane Zephyr FC, on loan from Seattle Reign FC. Youth career Van der Jagt played youth soccer and volleybal ...

(born 1999), American professional soccer player * Olivia Vieweg (born 1987), German cartoonist and author *

Olivia Vinall Olivia Vinall is an English actress known for her roles in ''Apple Tree Yard'' (2017), '' The Woman in White'' (2018) and as Detective Matilda Stone in ''Queens of Mystery'' in 2019. Early life Olivia Vinall was born in Brussels, Belgium but ...

(born 1988/1989), English actress *

Olivia Vivian Olivia Vivian (born 13 July 1989 in Perth) is an Australian artistic gymnast who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. After competing at the 2008 Olympics, Vivian competed for Oregon State University in NCAA gymnastics for four years. She also ...

(born 1989), Australian artistic gymnast * Olivia Washington (born 1991), American actress * Olivia Wayne (born 1986), British sports journalist and television presenter *

Olivia Weaver Olivia Weaver (née Fiechter; born 15 September 1995) is an American professional squash player. She reached a career high ranking of number 4 in the world during May 2024. Career Weaver played at the junior level for Team USA as a teenager, ...

(born 1995), American professional squash player *

Olivia Scott Welch Olivia Scott Welch, also known as Olivia Welch, is an American actress. She portrayed Samantha "Sam" Fraser in the Netflix horror film trilogy ''Fear Street'' and Heather Nill in the Prime Video series ''Panic''. Life and career Welch was born i ...

, American actress *

Olivia Wensley Olivia Wensley (born 25 April 1985) is a CEO and former lawyer and New Zealand #MeToo advocate. She was the Chief Executive of Startup Queenstown Lakes from 2020-22. She has been credited for making important efforts in highlighting the working ...

(born 1985), New Zealand lawyer *

Olivia Wilde Olivia Wilde (born Olivia Jane Cockburn, , March 10, 1984) is an American actress and director. She played Thirteen (House), Remy "Thirteen" Hadley on the medical-drama television series ''House (TV series), House'' (2007–2012), and appeared ...

(born 1984), American actress * Olivia Wingate (born 2000), American soccer player *

Olivia Williams Olivia Haigh Williams (born 26 July 1968) is a British actress who appears in British and American films and television. Williams studied drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School for two years followed by three years at the Royal Shakespeare ...

(born 1968), English actress *

Olivia Yli-Juuti Olivia Yli-Juuti (born 24 May 2001) is a Finnish aesthetic group gymnast. She is a five-time (2015 - 2019) Finnish National champion in Aesthetic group gymnastics competing with Team Minetit. She is the 2021 European silver and the 2019 World ...

(born 2001), Finnish aesthetic group gymnast * Olivia Zemor (born 1948), French political activist * Olivia Zúñiga (1916–1992), Mexican poet, novelist, and essayist

Fictional characters with the name

Olivia (Twelfth Night) Olivia is a fictional character from William Shakespeare's play '' Twelfth Night'', believed to have been written around 1600 or 1601. She is at the centre of the various plots, both the comedic and the romantic. She has various suitors. Bac ...

, in Shakespeare's play ''Twelfth Night'' * Olivia (''The Walking Dead''), in the comic book and TV franchise * Olivia, in ''

Fire Emblem Awakening ''Fire Emblem Awakening'' is a 2012 tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an installment of the ''Fire Emblem'' series, and the first to be developed for the Nintendo 3 ...

'' * Olivia, in '' Minecraft: Story Mode'' *

Olivia Olivia may refer to: People and fictional characters * Olivia (name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the name * Olivia (singer), American singer Olivia Longott (born 1981) * Olívia (basketball), Brazilian basketball playe ...

, in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' *

Olivia (fictional pig) Olivia is a fictional pig character in a series of children's picture books written and illustrated by the late Ian Falconer, the first entry of which was published in 2000. An animated television series, '' Olivia'', inspired by the character pre ...

, protagonist of children's books by Ian Falconer and the television show ''Olivia The Pig'' * Olivia, from ''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'' * Olivia, from the animated series '' Oggy and the Cockroaches'' * Olivia, in the 1983 film "

" * Olivia, in the 2018 film " Eighth Grade" * Olivia (''Asobi Asobase''), in the manga series ''Asobi Asobase'' * Olivia, from the toy line

Lego Friends Lego Friends (stylized as LEGO Friends) is a product range of Lego construction toys designed primarily for girls which was launched in 2012. It introduced "mini-doll" figures, which are about the same size as traditional Lego minifigures but ...

* Olivia, a supporting character from the American animated television series ''

Puppy Dog Pals ''Puppy Dog Pals'' is an American animated television series created by Harland Williams. The series debuted on Disney Junior in the United States on April 14, 2017. The series is about Bingo and Rolly, two pug puppy brothers who have fun t ...

'' * Olivia, King Olly's sister in '' Paper Mario: The Origami King'' * Lady Olivia, from the American animated fantasy series ''Amphibia'' * Olivia Adler, main character in "Small Spaces" – first in the book series trilogy "Small Spaces" by Katherine Arden * Olivia Baker, in the Netflix series ''

13 Reasons Why ''13 Reasons Why'' (also stylized as ''TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY'') is an American teen drama television series based on the 2007 novel '' Thirteen Reasons Why'' by author Jay Asher. Developed for Netflix by Brian Yorkey and with Selena Gomez ser ...

'' * Olivia Bell, in the television series, ''

Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and ...

'' * Olivia Barber Winters, on the American soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' * Olivia Benford, on ''FlashForward'', played by Sonya Walger *

Olivia Benson Olivia Margaret "Liv" Benson is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the NBC police procedural drama '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', portrayed by Mariska Hargitay. Benson holds the rank and pay-grade of Captain and is the Co ...

, on ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', played by Mariska Hargitay * Olivia Burke, in the television series ''Gossip Girl'' * Olivia Caliban, from ''

A Series of Unfortunate Events ''A Series of Unfortunate Events'' is a series of thirteen Children's literature, children's novels written by American author Daniel Handler under the pen name Lemony Snicket. The books follow the turbulent lives of orphaned siblings List of A ...

'' * Olivia Castle, from the horror movie ''

Final Destination 5 ''Final Destination 5'' is a 2011 American 3D supernatural horror film directed by Steven Quale and written by Eric Heisserer. It is the fifth installment in the ''Final Destination'' film series and serves as a prequel to the 2000 origi ...

'' * Olivia Cortez, a character in the American thriller television series ''

Mr. Robot ''Mr. Robot'' is an American drama thriller television series created by Sam Esmail for USA Network. It stars Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker with social anxiety disorder, clinical depression, and dissoci ...

'' * Olivia Davidson, from the

Sweet Valley High ''Sweet Valley High'' is a series of young adult novels attributed to American author Francine Pascal, who presided over a team of ghostwriters to produce the series. The books chronicle the lives of identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefi ...

book series * Olivia Dealy, in the 1951 film "

" *

Olivia Dunham Olivia Dunham is a fictional character and the main protagonist from the science fiction television series ''Fringe (TV series), Fringe'', created by series' co-creator J. J. Abrams, and is portrayed by actress Anna Torv. Olivia is the series' p ...

, in the television series ''Fringe'' *

Olivia Falconeri Olivia Falconeri is a fictional character from ''General Hospital'', an American soap opera on the ABC network. Created by head writer Robert Guza, Jr. and introduced by executive producer Jill Farren Phelps, the role been portrayed by Lisa LoC ...

, from the long-running American soap opera ''General Hospital'' * Olivia Flaversham, from the 1986 Disney animated film ''

The Great Mouse Detective ''The Great Mouse Detective'' (released as ''Basil the Great Mouse Detective'' in some countries and ''The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective'' during its 1992 re-release) is a 1986 American animated mystery adventure film produced by W ...

'' * Olivia Fuller, from ''

Family Guy ''Family Guy'' is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on January 31, 1999, following Super Bowl XXXIII, with the rest of the first season airing from April 11, 1999. Th ...

'' *

Olivia Harper ''Grey's Anatomy'' is an American medical drama television series focusing on the personal and professional lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, later named the Grey Sloan Memorial Ho ...

, in the American comedy-drama ''

Grey's Anatomy ''Grey's Anatomy'' is an American medical drama television series focusing on the personal and professional lives of surgical internship (medicine), interns, residency (medicine), residents, and attending physician, attendings at the fictional ...

'' *

Olivia Johnson The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 2005, by order of first appearance. Louise Summers Rob Owen Robert "Rob" Owen, played by David Prosho, made his first appearance on 16 M ...

, from

Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which originally began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. From 2005 to 2023, episodes h ...

* Olivia Kidney, in the ''Olivia Kidney'' book series by Ellen Potter * Olivia Lawrence, from the '' Video Senshi Laserion'' anime TV series * Olivia Mann, in video game

Team Fortress 2 ''Team Fortress 2'' (''TF2'') is a Multiplayer video game, multiplayer first-person shooter game developed and published by Valve Corporation in 2007. It is the sequel to the 1996 ''Team Fortress'' Mod (video gaming), mod for ''Quake (video g ...

* Olivia Marquont, a recurring character in the American comedy-drama television series ''

Gilmore Girls ''Gilmore Girls'' is an American comedy drama television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. The show debuted October 5, 2000, on The WB and became a flagship series for the network. The show ran fo ...

'' *

Olivia Pope Olivia Carolyn Pope is a fictional character created by Shonda Rhimes for the political drama television series ''Scandal''. This character also played a small role in the series ''How to Get Away with Murder'' on its 4th season produced by Shon ...

, in the television series ''Scandal'' *

Olivia Richards Olivia Richards (also Blake) is a fictional character from the US NBC soap opera '' Sunset Beach'', played by Lesley-Anne Down. Character development In November 1996, it was announced that Lesley-Anne Down had been cast into the role of Olivia. ...

, from the American soap opera ''Sunset Beach'' *

Olivia Robinson The Robinson family is a fictional family in the children's television series ''Sesame Street''. The family consists of high school science teacher Gordon and his wife, Susan, a nurse. Later, the family expands to include their adopted son, Mi ...

, played by Alaina Reed on the long-running children's series ''Sesame Street'' * Olivia Simpkins, in the 2006 romantic comedy ''

The Holiday ''The Holiday'' is a 2006 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers. Co-produced by Bruce A. Block, it was filmed in both California and in England and stars Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz as Iris and Amanda, ...

'' played by Emma Pritchard *

Olivia Spencer Olivia Spencer is a fictional character on the CBS daytime soap opera, ''Guiding Light''. The character was introduced to audiences in the summer of 1999 as the fiancée of the late Prince Richard Winslow. Crystal Chappell originated the role a ...

, from the long-running American soap opera ''Guiding Light'' * Olivia Walton, in the television series ''

The Waltons ''The Waltons'' is an American historical drama television series about a family in rural mountainous Western Virginia of the Appalachian Mountains / Allegheny Mountains / Blue Ridge Mountains chain, during the economic hardships and mass unemp ...

'' * Olivia Webster, Oscar Webster's daughter in the ''

Violet Evergarden is a Japanese light novel series written by Kana Akatsuki and illustrated by Akiko Takase. It was published by Kyoto Animation under their KA Esuma Bunko imprint, from December 2015 to March 2020. The story follows Violet Evergarden, a youn ...

'' anime series * Olivia White, in '' Lemonade Mouth''

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