If you’re naming your new baby girl Olivia, congratulations! Olivia is a timeless and classic name with a rich history dating back to ancient Rome. But what about middle names for Olivia?
The middle name can provide a chance to add personal meaning or a family connection to your baby’s name. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best middle names for a girl named Olivia, covering traditional, unique, and modern options.
Whether you’re looking for something that complements Olivia’s classic charm or adds a touch of individuality, you’re sure to find inspiration in this list of middle names for girls named Olivia.
I’ve scoured my resources to put together the ultimate middle names for the first name Olivia, list. I know you’re going to just love these!
- Make a running list of name you immediately love
- Make a running list of names you like but don’t fall in love with
- Say the names out loud together – you’d be amazed how that can change your mind on a name
- Write them out together with your baby’s last name to check the overall flow
You may be surprised which names you end up gravitating toward when doing it this way.
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Middle Names for Olivia
Before we get into all the beautiful and unique middle names for Olivia, I wanted to go over the first name you’ve chosen, Olivia. While you may already know the facts about this name, you may not, so let’s make sure you have the opportunity to fall even more in love with this name before moving on.
What does the name Olivia mean?
Meaning: The name Olivia is a Latin name meaning “olive” or “olive tree.” It’s the feminine form of Oliver.
The olive tree was a symbol of peace, prosperity, and hope in ancient times, which is why the name became popular for baby girls. The name Olivia became popular in the late 19th century and has remained popular ever since.
Ranking in the US:
Olivia ranked #1 in 2021 according to the social security website. *
Pronunciation: Oh-LIV-ee-ah
Famous Olivia’s:
- Olivia Munn
- Olivia Newton-John
- Olivia Wilde
- Olivia Rodrigo
Possible Nicknames for Olivia:
- Liv
- Livi or Livie or Livvie
- Ollie
Sweet middle names for the name Olivia
#1: Madalie
Olivia Madalie
Like Natalie but with an M – this is a unique and memorable middle name for Olivia. Madalie means from Madeline.
Olivia Sparrow
Sparrow, like the sweet little bird, is a feminine and unique name for Olivia. Sparrow means small bird.
Olivia Ainsley
Ainsley is a beautiful name and it means hermitage and clearing. It can be a unisex name and also a surname.
Olivia Summit
Summit can be a boy name or a girl name, making it flexible in nature in that way. It means highest point of a mountain.
Olivia Rhona
Rhona is a Welsh name and it means Fair lance; fair, slender. I love the way the first and last name end with an short A sound. It’s sing-songy and pretty.
Olivia Avie
Isn’t Avie a sweet name? Avie is derived from Ava. Avie means my father. If you like the name Ava but want something more unique, consider Avie.
Olivia Tahnee
Tahnee or Tawny means golden brown. It’s of Irish origin.
Olivia Truvy
Truvy is of German origin and means a person who appreciates beauty. I love the flow of Olivia and Truvy together.
Olivia Elodie
Elodie is so pretty! And no wonder, as it’s a French name. The French have a beautiful accent and language and beautiful names. Elodie means foreign riches
Olivia Vietta
Another beautiful short a ending name to match the first name, Olivia. It’s of French origin and means small town.
Olivia Avonlea
Avonlea (or you can spell it Avenlie for a slightly different sound) means river by a field. If you’re a fan of Anne of Green Gables you’ll know Avonlea is a fictional Canadian town. Something fun? It inspired a real Canadian town to adopt the name. I love this name fit with Olivia!
Olivia Insley
Insley is a surname and would sound lovely with Olivia. If you like names with the ley sound at the end, this unique option would be beautiful with your little girl’s name of Olivia.
Olivia Sterling
Sterling is a surname and in English baby names the meaning is high quality; pure. While the name Sterling is traditionally more of a boy name, I think it’s lovely for a girl’s middle name as well. It has a feminine bend to it that I think lends itself to a girl name.
Middle names for Olivia continued
Olivia Rhue
Rhue is another surname. Or you could go with the spelling of Rue. Either spelling gives the same sound. And what a beautiful sound with the first name of Olivia. It’s sweet and could pass as a southern sounding name. The name Rue is of English and Greek origin and means herb or regret.
Olivia Sovanna
Another middle name with the same short a sound at the end of the first name, it flows well together. Sovonna is a Cambodian girl name.
Olivia Wren
Wren is another bird sweet bird name that would go perfectly with the first name of Olivia. Short, sweet, and unique. It’s British in origin and means small brown songbird.
Olivia Eve
Eve is a short and perfect choice for the middle name Olivia. Speak them out loud and hear how well they go together. Eve means life or living and it’s a biblical name. The name of the first woman, to be specific.
Olivia Mavis
Mavis is French in origin and means songbird. A great alterative if you’d like a bird middle name without a literal bird name. Also great if you like a more vintage sounding name.
Olivia Evangeline
If you are looking for something long and beautiful, the middle name Evangeline would be a great name to consider. It’s of Greek origin and means bearer of good news.
Olivia Alessi
Alessi is such a gorgeous name, don’t you think? This names means defender and is of Italian origin. Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham names their firstborn daughter this name, which is how I first learned of the name and fell in love with it.
Olivia Rose
Rose means flower and is of Latin origins. It’s a perfectly lovely name on its own but when paired with Olivia, it just rolls right off the tongue. I love how it’s a short middle name with a longer first name.
Olivia Emryn
Emryn is a name I had some difficulty finding the origin and meaning of. I did happen upon a website called Mom.com and they have the name listed as coming from the Irish name Emer. Emer means swift. If you were to choose the name Emryn, you’d be choosing a unique name that not only goes well with the first name of Olivia but would be cute shortened like Ollie Em or Livie Em.
Olivia Yvie
Yvie which sounds like Evie has many possible origins, including Hebrew, French, and Greek. Possible meanings are alive, hazelnut, and good news. The meaning for the spelling as Evie is life. You could use either spelling, depending on how unique you’d like the name, or the meaning you prefer.
Olivia Aurora
Want a middle name with a southern sound to it? It comes from Latin origins and means dawn. These two together have a nice dramatic ring to them, don’t they?
Olivia Delphine
The name Delphine is of French origin and is derived from Delphi. It means of Delphi or womb. It’s a unique name and pairs well with Olivia.
More middle names for Olivia
Olivia Marigold
Marigold is a flower but the origins of the name are English and the meaning is golden flower. How whimsical is that name combo?! I think your little girl would grow up loving her middle name.
Olivia Noelle
Noelle is a beautiful name and close beautifully with Olivia. Noelle is French in origin, derived from Noel, and means Christmas or the Lord’s birthday.
Olivia Blaise
The name Blaise is so cool and would give the popular name of Olivia a twist with it’s unique sound and spelling. It is of French origin and means lisp or stutter. While it doesn’t have the most flattering meaning, the name itself is stunning.
Olivia Elise
Elise is of Latin origin and means God’s promise. I love the two vowels at the start of each name and how those names flow so well together. I think the styles of the names are complimentary as well.
Olivia Quinn
Isn’t Quinn so precious? I just love that name. I’ve heard the name before but a social media influencer who had a baby girl recently named her Quinn and it stuck in my mind since she talks about her often. If you speak Olivia Quinn out loud I think it sounds like an author or even actress. I just love the two together. Irish in origin and means wise.
Olivia Harlow
Harlow is such a cool name, don’t you think? And paired with Olivia, I think it sounds just wonderful. A strong name, warrior name, and one that means army hill or rock hill. It’s English in origin.
Olivia Rosen
The name Rosen is of German origin and means burning bush or rose. It is gender neutral in a nature and would make a strong first name or a beautiful middle name when paired alongside Olivia.
Olivia Lue
Lue means light and it has origins in Latin, French, and English. I just love Olivia Lue together, it’s sweet and precious. A name combo I’d consider if I were to have a daughter. I love the nickname of Livie Lue as well.
Olivia James
While James is traditionally a boys name, it has become more gender neutral in recent years. I find it to be one of those names that can go so well for a boy or a girl. And when paired together with Olivia; it has such a nice sound to it. James is Hebrew in origin and means supplanter.
Olivia Lee
Another great option if you like a short middle name with the name Olivia, which has 4 syllables. Lee means clearing in the woods or meadow and is English in origin. A great name for those who want a more classic middle name.
Olivia Dove
Dove is such a cute name and continues on with the bird names in this list. Can you tell I think bird names are beautiful? And I’m not the only one. I’ve seen bird names on more and more baby name lists as of lately. Dove means peace and is English in origin.
Olivia Poppy
Love cute and whimsical names like Poppy but not for a first name? How about giving your little girl this sweet middle name to go along with Olivia? What a darling name combo. The name is Latin and means red flower.
Olivia Rosalie
Such a lovely name Rosalie is. It means rose garden. What a beautiful meaning to a beautiful name. The name is of French origin and flows so well with the first name Olivia.
Olivia Milou
Milou is a unique name and compliments the first name of Olivia. I love a classic and more common name alongside a more unique name. Milou is of French origin. The meaning is debated as there are a few sources that all say different things about its meaning. I’ve seen anything from star of the sea to snowy or bitter warrior.
Olivia Abigail
Abigail is a classic name. I love the way it sounds with Olivia. This is a great option for those who wish for more classic flow to the first and middle name. Abigail is Hebrew in origin and means father’s joy or cause of joy.
Olivia Rae
Rae is a beautiful middle name for any little girl. Rae means ewe. An ewe is a female sheep. The name is of Hebrew origin. Olivia Rae could be a typical name, in that you don’t use the middle name with the first name, they’re two separate names. OR, you could call your baby girl Olivia-Rae. There is a social media influencer who has named her baby girl Annie-Rae and they call her by that full name. It’s very cute. Either way, Rae is a great sound with Olivia.
Olivia Jeanne
The name Jeanne feels more vintage in nature. If you’re looking for a vintage inspired middle name that flows well with Olivia, this could be it. It’s French in origin and means God is gracious.
Olivia Irene
This is another vintage name that would flow well with Olivia. Irene means peace and is Greek in origin. If you have an Irene in the family, this would be a great opportunity to name your daughter after her. If you don’t and just love the name, it goes so great together. Vintage names are becoming more popular, however, I haven’t heard a lot of people choosing Irene. So, this could be a great vintage option that isn’t too popular right now.
Olivia Lorne
Lorne is unique and means fox. The name is gender natural and is of English origin. A famous Lorne is Lorne Michaels, the producer of Saturday Night Live.
Olivia Marie
Marie is a classic and common middle name. And you can see why. Just about any first name goes well with Marie, including Olivia. My own middle name is Marie. It’s a beautiful name and means star of the sea or bitterness, depending on the origin. It is French or Hebrew in origin.
Olivia Meadow
Meadow is a fresh, timeless, unique, and versatile option for a middle name. It compliments the first name of Olivia in a whimsical way. Meadow means grassy field and is English in origin.
Olivia June
June is a classic name that has been used for generations, making it a timeless choice for your baby girl. Olivia June rolls off the tongue and seems perfectly suited together. June is Latin in origin and means young.
Olivia Suri
Suri is simple, chic, and memorable and has become more known with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes using the name for their daughter. Suri means princess and is of Persian origin.
Olivia Ashby
Ashby is typically used for boys, but it can also be used for girls. The name has a strong and confident feel to it, making it a great choice for parents who are looking for a name that is both unique and assertive. The name Ashby is of English origin and means ash tree farm.
Olivia Posey
Posey is typically used for girls and has a sweet and whimsical feel to it, making it a great choice for parents who are looking for a name that is both unique and charming. The name is English in origin and means a bunch of flowers. And it sure does make the name Olivia more whimsical and even more sweet in nature when paired together.
Olivia Remi
Remi is a unisex name of French origin, meaning oarsman. While still being a traditional name, Remi is not as commonly used as other names can be, making it a unique choice for your daughter’s middle name.
Olivia Emerson
Emerson is a surname of English origin that has been used as a given name for both boys and girls. The name Emerson means brave or powerful. As a unisex name, it pairs beautifully with Olivia.
Olivia Sage
Sage is a unisex name of Latin origin that means “wise”. The name Sage is a unique and stylish name that has a nature-inspired feel. As far as pronunciation and spelling, Sage is a straightforward and easy-to-remember name.
Olivia Eloise
Eloise is a French name that means “famous warrior”. Eloise is a charming, elegant, and timeless name that goes well with Olivia. I can even see a nick name being Livvie-El. That sounds like a name in itself!
Olivia Violet
Violet is a feminine name of English origin that means “purple flower”. My great grandmother’s name was Violet and I’m quite partial to its beauty. Violet is a sweet, delicate, and timeless name that is easy to remember and versatile, making it a great choice for a middle name to Olivia.
Olivia Hazel
Hazel is a feminine name of English origin that means “the hazel tree”. Hazel has a charming and natural feel to it and goes so beautifully with the first name Olivia. It also beckons to a time gone by in its vintage flair.
Olivia Adelaide
Adelaide is a feminine name of German origin that means of noble birth. The name has a classic and elegant feel to it. Adelaide is a sophisticated, elegant, and timeless name that pairs perfectly with the first name Olivia.
Olivia Maisie
Maisie is a feminine name of Scottish origin that is a diminutive form of Margaret. The name means pearl. It’s a darling name that, when paired with Olivia, has a whimsical feel to it.
Olivia Elsie
The name Elsie is girl name of Scottish origin meaning pledged to God. Elsie is a sweet, charming, and unique name, perfect for the first name of Olivia.
Olivia Delilah
Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin that means delicate. It ends with the same short a sound that Olivia ends it, giving it charm and whimsy. If you want something sing songy, this name pairing could be it!
Olivia Grace
Grace is Latin in origin and means goodness. Grace has been a popular name for girls for generations and has consistently ranked in the top 100 names in the United States and United Kingdom. It’s a perfect middle name, timeless and classic, much like Marie. A great option for your daughter.
Olivia Jane
Jane is a classic and timeless name of English origin. The name means God is gracious. What a great meaning to give your little girls middle name. I like how Jane is a bit more plain in nature and Olivia has a sweet flair and the two paired together make a perfect balance.
Olivia Margaret
Margaret is a classic and timeless name of Greek origin that means pearl. It’s a great choice for parents looking for a classic and elegant name for their daughter. I love this paired with Olivia.
Final Tips on Choosing the Best Middle Name
There are countless options when it comes to choosing a middle name for a girl named Olivia. From traditional family names to unique and modern options, the possibilities are endless.
Whether you opt for a name that complements Olivia’s classic charm or one that adds a pop of personality, remember that the most important thing is to choose a middle name that feels right for you and your little one.
So take your time, consider all of your options, and choose a middle name that will perfectly complete your little Olivia’s name.
Further reading:
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