Male Name
Olly
ˈɑl.i
ˈɒl.i
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Baldur's Gate characters
Caillou characters
children's games
Virtua Tennis opponent characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
modern80%
youthful120%
informal160%
common80%
refined65%
strange65%
simple140%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Olly is a diminutive form of the name Oliver, which itself originates from the Old Norse name Óláfr, meaning 'ancestor's descendant'. The name Oliver has been widely used in English-speaking countries and has various forms and diminutives, including Olly, Ollie, and Oli. Olly is often used as a casual or affectionate nickname.
Etymology
Original Form:
Oliver
Evolution:
The name Oliver evolved from the Old Norse Óláfr, through Old French and Middle English, eventually becoming Oliver in modern English. The diminutive form Olly emerged as a casual and affectionate var...
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_(given_name)