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Thoughts on Olivia

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curlyhairdiva · 21/10/2020 18:02

Hi all,
So basically, both me and my partner love the name Olivia and have agreed that if we have a baby girl we would possibly go for this name. I just wondered what all you guys opinion on it is? Do you think its too popular at the moment? I also like Jean as a middle name, as this is my partner's nan's name and I just feel like it fits really well (Olivia Jean). What's your thoughts?

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Oneandabean · 21/10/2020 19:03

It’s been number 1 for a few years now so quite popular but it’s lovely

micc · 21/10/2020 18:53

It is lovely, as long as you dont mind that she might not be the only one in her class I dont see an issue. Love Jean.

ivfbeenbusy · 21/10/2020 18:35

Hasn't it been number one or at least top 3 for years now? That being said I don't think there is a single girl In DD reception class called Olivia but I know quite a few people in my wider circle with An Olivia

MamaMiaMama · 21/10/2020 18:27

I love the name...but I'm bias Wink

BreakfastOfWaffles · 21/10/2020 18:25

It's very popular at the moment but that's only really an issue if you don't like the idea of lots of other Olivia's in her peer group.

Leobynature · 21/10/2020 18:25

It’s a beautiful name but very common. There are 3 in my daughters small nursery.

Nackajory · 21/10/2020 18:25

I know numerous Olivia's from mid twenties down to young girls. It's a lovely name, depends if you can live with there being loads

DramaAlpaca · 21/10/2020 18:23

It's lovely. I really like Olivia Jean.

TobblyBobbly · 21/10/2020 18:22

Lovely name, it is popular but if you love it I'd say go for it!

throwaway100000 · 21/10/2020 18:21

I don’t mind it, she would probably be known as “Liv” though.

midsomermurderess · 21/10/2020 18:20

Quite ordinary, somewhat prim.

boohooyoutoo · 21/10/2020 18:12

Love Olivia but other posters are right, it's very common these days

MikeUniformMike · 21/10/2020 18:11

It's nice but very popular. Jean is nice.
Rose is so overused as a middle name

itbemay1 · 21/10/2020 18:09

It's a beautiful name OP I think it's quite popular but if you love it, it shouldn't matter. Olivia Jean is nice, Olivia Rose?