Middle names for Olivia that sound awesome!
Why does choosing a middle name for a beautiful, popular name like Olivia have to be so hard?
With so many great names to choose from, it’s no wonder that picking the perfect name for your child or another loved one can be a challenge.
To help ease some of the frustration, here are our favorite middle name ideas to try out for Olivia.

Meaning of the Name Olivia
If you’ve chosen the name Olivia, you probably are already all over the meaning! But, just in case you need a refresher…
The name Olivia is of Latin origin and means ‘Olive Tree’. It is the feminine form of the name Oliver.
Most Popular Middle Names for Olivia
When looking for the perfect middle name, you’ve probably come across several of the most popular middle names of the decade. You know these names – you’ll probably find your own middle name on this list, or at least some of your friends and family’s middle names!
What’s great about these popular middle names is you really can’t go wrong – they sound perfect as a middle name with just about any name, especially Olivia!
- Olivia Louise
- Olivia Rose
- Olivia Grace
- Olivia Jane
- Olivia Elizabeth
- Olivia Anne/Ann
- Olivia May / Mae
- Olivia Marie
- Olivia Mary
- Olivia Amy
- Olivia Catherine
- Olivia Victoria
- Olivia Kate
More Middle Names for Olivia
- Olivia Abigail
- Olivia Ada
- Olivia Adelaide
- Olivia Adele
- Olivia Adelia
- Olivia Adriana
- Olivia Agatha
- Olivia Aileen
- Olivia Allison
- Olivia Ainsley
- Olivia Alana
- Olivia Alegria
- Olivia Alexa
- Olivia Alexandra
- Olivia Alexis
- Olivia Alice
- Olivia Alma
- Olivia Amaia
- Olivia Amanda
- Olivia Amber
- Olivia Amelia
- Olivia Amethyst
- Olivia Angel
- Olivia Angela
- Olivia Angelica
- Olivia Angelina
- Olivia Anita
- Olivia Annette
- Olivia Anthea
- Olivia Antonia
- Olivia Arden
- Olivia Aria
- Olivia Ariadne
- Olivia Ariella
- Olivia Ashley
- Olivia Astrid
- Olivia Audrey
- Olivia Avalon
- Olivia Avery
- Olivia Barbara
- Olivia Bea
- Olivia Beatrice
- Olivia Benita
- Olivia Bernice
- Olivia Beth
- Olivia Bethany
- Olivia Beverley
- Olivia Blaire
- Olivia Blanche
- Olivia Breanne
- Olivia Brenda
- Olivia Bridget
- Olivia Bronwyn
- Olivia Brooke
- Olivia Caitlin
- Olivia Camila
- Olivia Carmel
- Olivia Caroline
- Olivia Cassandra
- Olivia Cecelia
- Olivia Celeste
- Olivia Celia
- Olivia Charlotte
- Olivia Chelsea
- Olivia Cindi
- Olivia Claire
- Olivia Constance
- Olivia Cosette
- Olivia Dahlia
- Olivia Daisy
- Olivia Danae
- Olivia Daniela
- Olivia Danika
- Olivia Daphne
- Olivia Darlene
- Olivia Davina
- Olivia Dawn
- Olivia Deana
- Olivia Deborah
- Olivia Deidre
- Olivia Denise
- Olivia Diana
- Olivia Dolores
- Olivia Dorothy
- Olivia Eden
- Olivia Edith
- Olivia Eileen
- Olivia Elaine
- Olivia Eleanor
- Olivia Elena
- Olivia Eliza
- Olivia Ellen
- Olivia Eloise
- Olivia Emily
- Olivia Emma
- Olivia Enid
- Olivia Erica
- Olivia Esme
- Olivia Esther
- Olivia Eugenia
- Olivia Eunice
- Olivia Eva
- Olivia Evangeline
- Olivia Evelyn
- Olivia Faith
- Olivia Felicia
- Olivia Felicity
- Olivia Fern
- Olivia Fiona
- Olivia Fleur
- Olivia Flora
- Olivia Florence
- Olivia Frances
- Olivia Francesca
- Olivia Gabriela
- Olivia Gay
- Olivia Genevieve
- Olivia Georgia
- Olivia Georgina
- Olivia Gianna
- Olivia Gillian
- Olivia Giselle
- Olivia Gloria
- Olivia Gretel
- Olivia Gweneth
- Olivia Gwynne
- Olivia Hailey
- Olivia Hannah
- Olivia Harmony
- Olivia Harriet
- Olivia Hayden
- Olivia Hazel
- Olivia Heidi
- Olivia Henrietta
- Olivia Hilary
- Olivia Hope
- Olivia Ilsa
- Olivia Imogene
- Olivia Ingrid
- Olivia Irene
- Olivia Iris
- Olivia Irma
- Olivia Isabel
- Olivia Ivy
- Olivia Jacqueline
- Olivia Jade
- Olivia Janice
- Olivia Janine
- Olivia Jean
- Olivia Jemima
- Olivia Jillian
- Olivia Joan
- Olivia Joanne
- Olivia Jocelyn
- Olivia Josephine
- Olivia Joyce
- Olivia Judith
- Olivia Julie
- Olivia Juliet
- Olivia June
- Olivia Justine
- Olivia Kaitlyn
- Olivia Kathleen
- Olivia Kirsten
- Olivia Kristen
- Olivia Kristine
- Olivia Lara
- Olivia Laura
- Olivia Laurel
- Olivia Lauren
- Olivia Lavinia
- Olivia Leanne
- Olivia Leonie
- Olivia Lesley
- Olivia Liesl
- Olivia Lillian
- Olivia Lindsay
- Olivia Loraine
- Olivia Lorena
- Olivia Louisa
- Olivia Louise
- Olivia Lucille
- Olivia Mackenzie
- Olivia Margaret
- Olivia Meredith
- Olivia Miriam
- Olivia Nanette
- Olivia Natasha
- Olivia Paige
- Olivia Paloma
- Olivia Pamela
- Olivia Pandora
- Olivia Pansy
- Olivia Penelope
- Olivia Philippa
- Olivia Phoebe
- Olivia Prudence
- Olivia Quinn
- Olivia Rachael
- Olivia Rachel
- Olivia Rae
- Olivia Rebecca
- Olivia Regan
- Olivia Regina
- Olivia Renata
- Olivia Rhiannon
- Olivia Rosalyn
- Olivia Rosanna
- Olivia Rosemary
- Olivia Rue
- Olivia Ruth
- Olivia Tabitha
- Olivia Tamara
- Olivia Teresa
- Olivia Unice
- Olivia Valerie
- Olivia Verity
- Olivia Veronica
- Olivia Victoria
- Olivia Violet
- Olivia Viveca
- Olivia Vivian
- Olivia Wanda
- Olivia Whitney
- Olivia Willow
- Olivia Winifred
- Olivia Winona
- Olivia Yasmin
- Olivia Yvette
- Olivia Yvonne

Variations of the Name Olivia
Looking for a different way of spelling Olivia or a name that’s almost the same, but with a slightly different take?
Try:
Livia, Olive, Olia, Alivia, Liv, Olyvia, Olivetta, Olivette, Olivianne, or Olif
Nickname Ideas for Olivia
Olivia is such a popular name right now, you’re bound to meet a few in your life. One way your Olivia can stand out from the crowd is to have a unique and cute nickname.
Here are some of the cutest nicknames for Olivia:
- Livi
- Liv
- Via
- Lia
- Ollie
- Vivi
- Lily
Similar Names to Olivia
If you aren’t sure you’ve made the right decision with the name Olivia, you might like the sound of these names which are similar in feel:
- Sophia
- Charlotte
- Grace
- Amelia
- Emma
- Olive
- Isabella
Famous People Named Olivia
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Wilde – actress
Olivia Allison – swimmer
Olivia Bee – photographer
Olivia Broadfield – singer/songwriter
What if Olivia Was the Middle Name?
If Olivia as the first name isn’t seeming quite right to you with any of your middle name choices, maybe try switching Olivia to the middle name position. What do you think?
Here are our favorite names with Olivia in the middle:
- Emma Olivia
- Ava Olivia
- Charlotte Olivia
- Sophia Olivia
- Amelia Olivia
- Isabella Olivia
- Harper Olivia
- Gianna Olivia
- Abigail Olivia
- Madison Olivia
Sibling Names for Olivia
If you love the name Olivia, what other names could you use for your future children?
Girls: Emma, Ava, Charlotte, Sophia, Amelia, Isabella, Mia, Evelyn, Harper, Camila
Boys: Liam, Noah, Elijah, William, James, Benjamin, Lucas, Henry, Alexander, Mason
How to Choose a Middle Name
Where do you begin when it comes to choosing the right middle name for your little one? There are thousands of options out there, and no way to know for sure what one is the best. Here’s how to navigate your way through this tricky task…
Keep a small notebook at hand with a pen (or use your phone) and keep a list of names you like as they occur to you throughout the week. Don’t do this in one sitting, you’ll want to spread it over at least a few days to let your brain percolate over ideas. Sometimes the good ones take time!
When it comes to finding the right middle name, think about what you’d like for your baby’s full name. Do you want a traditional family name or something more unique? The middle name can be used as an opportunity to honor one of your parents’ names, or a grandparent’s.
Once you’ve got your list of options, test them out – begin with saying it out loud and writing down your little one’s entire name so you can see how it looks.
Also consider the following before you make a final decision:
- What does the complete name sound like? Does it have a pleasant ring to it or do you get the impression that something odd or clunky is going on?
- Does the length work? On average, a longer first name goes well with a brief middle name (and it’s also a good idea to keep in mind how much space is available on government name forms!).
- Does your little one’s initials form a word or well-known acronym? I recommend avoiding this as it could be a source for teasing at school.
- Are you happy with the meanings of the names you’ve chosen?
- Have you conducted a Google search for the complete name to ensure that there are no unpleasant associations?
Where to Find Inspiration for Middle Name Ideas
There are plenty of places to go for wonderful middle name suggestions. Here are a few that we particularly enjoy:
- Pop culture – show your appreciation of your favorite movie or book by naming your little one after a favorite character! You could also choose names from celebrities, movies, books, or video games. Don’t hold back!
- Celebrity names – any of your favorite celeb names are up for grabs too. Pay attention to their middle names also – some have some unusual and creative name ideas so try them out for your baby girl!
- Consider the names from your family tree and whether to include them in your baby’s name. You could use a first name or even your mother’s or grandmother’s maiden name to commemorate your heritage. Don’t feel compelled to stick with feminine given names – gender neutral or masculine names are totally fine to choose as a middle name!
- Read blogs like this or go through the top 1,000 baby names for the year. You’ll find out what’s popular and what you prefer by the end of that huge list!