Why Olive Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Olive” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Olive” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Evilo.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Leoiv.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Olive

The true meaning of ‘Olive’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Olive is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Olive, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.

You strive to uphold and adhere to the moral rules of society. You have strong spiritual beliefs, sensitive, and able to control your emotions. If you feel something deep inside you, you feel it very strongly even though you do not necessarily show it. Be careful not to be too jealous or possessive.

Your most likely vocation: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.

Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red

Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby

Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper

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Is The Name Olive Popular?

“Olive” is not a popular baby girl’s name in New York as reported in the 1938 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 13 babies in New York have the same name as you in 1938. A total of only 240 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2022 with a total of 1,835 babies. That’s a lot of baby Olives.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Olive” was recorded 63,908 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Olives to occupy the country of Greenland with an estimated population of 56,643.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 224 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #95 nationwide and was registered 224 times as a baby girl’s name. Olive became a popular girl’s name in the state of Maine in the year 1911. It ranked #31 with 22 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1916 in the state of Pennsylvania with 207 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of New Hampshire for 19 years from 1910 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past eight decades (1944 to 2023), the name “Olive” was recorded 20,841 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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