Livvie

Livvie is an endearing diminutive of the English girl’s name Olivia. Meaning “olive,” Livvie stems from oliva, a Latin word that describes a certain evergreen tree and the fruit it produces. Often found in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, the olive tree is the source of olives and olive oil, key ingredients in many Mediterranean dishes. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, olive wreaths symbolized peace, victory, and purity. Today, "olive" is the title given to a shade of green that resembles olive fruit, so don't be surprised if your Livvie becomes very familiar with that hue! When Olivia appeared in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Nightin the early 17th century, it was a rare first name, but it has since found a consistent spot in the Top 1000. Livvie and variants like Livvy and Livie are Olivia's nicknames that have become well-loved first names, too, though their different spellings give them each a unique look.