Ollie
/ɒlee/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Ollie is a English name meaning "Elf army". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, BW, Canada. Ollie is primarily used as a short form of Oliver, which has its roots in Old French 'Olivier' and potentially Latin 'oliva' (olive tree). Some theories suggest a Germanic origin, linking it to 'Alfher', meaning 'elf army' or 'elf warrior'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic ɒlee
IPA ɒli
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ɒlee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ollie
- · Ollie Johnston - Animator
- · Ollie Watkins - Footballer
- · Ollie Robinson - Cricketer
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