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15 Terrible Baby Name Meanings. Olivia. The story: Olivia was first used as a girl's name in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. While according to Latin interpretation it simply means olive branch, Olivia is also known as a feminine version of Oliverâwhich means, yes, elf army.
Olivia, a lovely Shakespearean name with an admirable balance of strength and femininity, is, like her sisters Isabella and Sophia, a megapopular name. Olivia is currently the Number 2 name for baby girls, and could be heading towards the very top of the list -- so don't say we didn't warn you.