Olivia

Female

Meaning

A detective from the show law and order svu

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/əˈlɪviə/

Traits associated with the name Olivia:

Dogs named Olivia tend to be loving, affectionate, good-natured, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Olivia?

Naming your dog Olivia suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a strong appreciation for the beauty and grace of the name Olivia.

Is Olivia a good dog name?

Olivia has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Olivia isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Olivia is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Olivia was, in the past month, the 299th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Olivia is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Olivia was viewed 121 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Olivia's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Olivia is most adored in Kansas, Alabama and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nebraska, California and Delaware.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Olivia.

Most popular breeds named Olivia:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Chihuahua
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Beagle
  5. Dachshund

Olivia is found in these categories:

posh dog names
posh

Derived from Latin, it's favored by royalty and Shakespearean characters alike.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes sweetness, referencing Shakespeare's lovable character in Twelfth Night.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Victorian era popularity and Shakespearean roots give it a vintage charm.

curious dog names
curious

Olivia means "peaceful", perfect for inquisitive pups exploring their world.

british dog names
british

Popularized in England by Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night".

Dog names like Olivia:

Woman to fly across atlantic ocean.
Long Journey
Olive Or From The Olive Tree
Fun and sassy.
Of Unknown Meaning
The wife of the hero odysseus in greek mythology
Olivia dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Adrianna (Tennessee, United States)
I think Olivia reminds me of Taylor swift’s golden retriever, Olivia benson but I can call her Olivia for short, but I am not the biggest Taylor swift fan, but I do love Disney music.
June 30, 2024

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Olivia (Lima Province, Peru)
My mixed breed puppy calls herself and the name fits her very well.
March 29, 2024 ◆ Translated

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