Finding the perfect name for your beautiful little girl can be a little tricky. Then once you have stressed over the perfect first name you then realize that you now have to find an amazing middle name too.
If you have decided that Olivia is the perfect name for your little princess, we have just what you have been looking for. We have put together a list of some truly unique and also some traditional middle names that will complement it just perfectly.
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What Does The Name Olivia Mean
Olivia is a Latin name that means olive tree. It is also the feminine version of Oliver. The name has been used as far back as the 13th century in England. This original popularity may be due to the character in William Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night – she was a beautiful sought-after heiress.
The name is still extremely popular for baby girls in the US but is also popular in the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Middle Names For Olivia
- Olivia Anne
- Olivia Bay
- Olivia Bea
- Olivia Beth
- Olivia Blue
- Olivia Bryn
- Olivia Cara
- Olivia Caroline
- Olivia Cassidy
- Olivia Cate
- Olivia Catherine
- Olivia Christine
- Olivia Claire
- Olivia Clove
- Olivia Cruz
- Olivia Daisy
- Olivia Delaney
- Olivia Dot
- Olivia Dove
- Olivia Eden
- Olivia Elizabeth
- Olivia Emily
- Olivia Erin
- Olivia Eve
- Olivia Faith
- Olivia Faye
- Olivia Fern
- Olivia Frances
- Olivia Genevieve
- Olivia Georgina
- Olivia Grace
- Olivia Gray
- Olivia Gwen
- Olivia Haley
- Olivia Harper
- Olivia Helen
- Olivia Irene
- Olivia Isabelle
- Olivia Jacqueline
- Olivia Jade
- Olivia Jane
- Olivia Jasmine
- Olivia Jay
- Olivia Jean
- Olivia Jen
- Olivia Jinx
- Olivia Joan
- Olivia Joy
- Olivia Joyce
- Olivia Jude
- Olivia June
- Olivia Kate
- Olivia Katherine
- Olivia Kayla
- Olivia Kirsten
- Olivia Kristie
- Olivia Laine
- Olivia Lake
- Olivia Laura
- Olivia Lee
- Olivia Lou
- Olivia Louisa
- Olivia Louise
- Olivia Lux
- Olivia Mabel
- Olivia Mackenzie
- Olivia Madeleine
- Olivia Mae
- Olivia Maeve
- Olivia March
- Olivia Marianne
- Olivia Marie
- Olivia Margaret
- Olivia Matilda
- Olivia Maude
- Olivia Natalie
- Olivia Nicole
- Olivia Noelle
- Olivia Noor
- Olivia Paige
- Olivia Pax
- Olivia Pearl
- Olivia Phoebe
- Olivia Poe
- Olivia Prue
- Olivia Rae
- Olivia Rachel
- Olivia Reese
- Olivia Reign
- Olivia Renee
- Olivia Rose
- Olivia Rue
- Olivia Ruth
- Olivia Sienna
- Olivia Sophia
- Olivia Spring
- Olivia Sue
- Olivia Tess
- Olivia Wren
- Olivia Wynn
- Olivia Zen
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Finding The Right Middle Name
For many parents finding the perfect middle name is just as important as finding the first name.
While other parents allow themselves to have a little more fun when choosing as they feel, the middle name is slightly less important as it is not a name that your child will use every day.
But with that said, do not let the wrong middle name take away from all your hard work of finding the perfect first name.
If you really fancy a challenge, you could go for two middle names. In the US, you are only legally required to have a first name and a surname on your birth certificate. Anything after that is simply down to personal choice.
Where To Look For Inspiration
As it’s been said most people do not use their middle name on a daily basis so you can take a step away from the more traditional names and opt for something that is a little more wild and wacky.
Here are a few ideas of where to look for some inspiration for a middle name if you are running out of ideas.
Family Tradition
The most common place to start is with your own family. Many families have a tradition of passing down a middle name from one generation to another or choosing a middle name that begins with a certain letter.
While you may decide on a middle name to honor a relative. This could be a grandparent, aunt, or even a maiden name.
Take a good look into your family history and you’re sure to find a name that is both perfect for your child and connects them to their family heritage even before they are old enough to understand the connection.
Two Is Better Than One
Maybe you and your partner had a first name choice that was pipped at the post for a variety of reasons.
The middle name may be a way to use that second place first name in your baby’s full name, as their middle name. As most if not all first names also make great middle names, there’s nothing to worry about.
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Memories Or Place Names
Celebrities are not the only people who can use place names for their children’s names. They are actually very trendy at the moment.
So if you and your partner have a special place that holds some fond memories or a favorite destination, go for it.
What To Be Careful Of When Choosing That Perfect Middle Name
Middle names are an opportunity to be a little wilder and daring with your children’s names. After all, it is not the name they will be using every day.
This is why you will often find people with some weird and wonderful middle names that their parents just couldn’t justify as a first name. But there are a few things that you need to consider when choosing that perfect middle name.
Potential For An Unfortunate Nickname
You need to put yourself into the mind of a child and think as they do. If you can think up some cruel and not very nice names to tease your child then you bet that any child in the playground can too.
Initials
Remember that your children’s initials will often be written down on display so you need to ensure that they do not spell out any unfortunate words.
With Olivia as a first name, there is always the chance that their initials could potentially spell out some less than desirable things.
Flow Of Entire Name
When you have decided on that perfect first name, along with the perfect middle name and of course you already know the surname, you need to check that it all flows together and is not too clunky when you say it out loud.
If you have any doubts get a second opinion from friends and family and say the full name in conversation. If the name sounds clunky or you are tripping over your words, there’s a pretty good chance that it is not the right combination of names.
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Different Ways To Spell Olivia
There are a few different ways to spell Olivia. Here are some of our favorites:
- Alyvia
- Olyvia
- Elivia
- Lyvia
- Olivie
Cute Sibling Names That Go With Olivia
If you have more than one child or plan on having more than one, finding names that go well together is another important factor that you may need to consider.
Remember that you will probably say your little one’s names a million times together so it is important that they flow well. Here are a few suggestions for sibling names that work well together.
- Olivia and Abigail
- Olivia and Maisie
- Olivia and Hattie
- Olivia and Freya
- Olivia and Molly
- Olivia and Luke
- Olivia and Harrison
- Olivia and George
- Olivia and Charlie
- Olivia and Daniel
The Final Thought
That brings us to the end of our list of 101 middle names for Olivia. I hope that you have found an amazing middle name for your little princess. But if you are still looking then hopefully you know if you are looking for a traditional name or a more unique name.
Why not check out some unique names inspired by Dr Who or amazing Renaissance names or names that have an artsy, creative meaning.
