Baby Name Olivia. Shakespeare used Olivia in his comedy Twelfth Night. Olivia Pope in Scandal.
Olivia Pope in Scandal. It is thought that he chose the name as the feminine version of Oliver or simply the Latin word for olive oliva. O is rare as a first letter for given names especially for girls.
Olivia is a pretty common baby girl name and many would agree its a charming name to give to a little girl.
Olivia is a really lovely girl name. You may already have a friend or family member use this name or maybe your husband is not a fan. While Olivia has been near the top of baby-name lists alongside Sophia Emma and Isabella the name also bears a clear distinction from them. The name was used by Shakespeare as the name of the heiress in the play Twelfth Night.