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Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

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Olive

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agirlandherdog1234 · 26/12/2025 14:11

Love it. But does it just blend in with the ridiculously popular Olivia? Thoughts?

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Giraffehaver · 11/01/2026 22:23

I had an auntie Olive who constantly looked as if she was sucking lemons so I'm biased

user1492757084 · 12/01/2026 00:00

To me, Olive is too like Olivia, and Olivia is over popular.
I dislike the Olive Oil connection.

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Hazel
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agirlandherdog1234 · 12/01/2026 00:56

Well guys, I feel like Olive is possibly the most marmite name in the world.

But my question has been answered- people seem to love Olivia but hate Olive. Two very names with two very different vibes!

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TealSapphire · 12/01/2026 01:12

Love it and wanted to use it but alas no girls here. I would have used Oli as a nickname.

cocog · 12/01/2026 01:16

It’s cute

Lemonlimonade · 12/01/2026 08:34

TealSapphire · 12/01/2026 01:12

Love it and wanted to use it but alas no girls here. I would have used Oli as a nickname.

Oli pronounced Ollie?

TealSapphire · 12/01/2026 08:48

Yes, said like Ollie. I think it's cute 😍

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agirlandherdog1234 · 12/01/2026 09:12

TealSapphire · 12/01/2026 08:48

Yes, said like Ollie. I think it's cute 😍

Yes, I like Oli too.
And Liv/Livvy, but that absolutely does blend in with the Olivia's.

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Ipsevenenabibas · 12/01/2026 09:23

❤️ Olive.

FuckRealityBringMeABook · 12/01/2026 19:57

Team awful. Try Olave or Olivette.

FuckRealityBringMeABook · 12/01/2026 20:00

Calliopespa · 29/12/2025 17:21

Yeah grape or raisin is a good analogy.

TBH I think it has become popular because of the push toward using olive oil to cook with, so people think of it as a sort of hip, "Wholefoods Supermarket" kind of name. Like Quinoa, or Amaranth, which I wouldn't like on a child either - though confidently predict the day is only round the corner when I meet a little Kale.

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I know an Amaranthe as it happens. Not met a Quinoa yet

LancashireButterPie · 13/01/2026 02:16

The most awful name out there.

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