Thoughts on Olivia?

[starcrossed.livejournal.com]

I always said I didn't like the name because it was too close to a brand of spread in the UK called 'Olivio.' But now (damn hormones!) I'm beginning to see the merits. I like how it could have several nicknames (possibly Ollie, Liv, Livvy, Via, maybe even Lily which I love but it doesn't go with my surname.)

What do you think? (brutal opinions welcome!)
• Is it too trendy/popular? (I'm a teacher and we have two Olivia's in a school of 450.)
• Do you think Ollie is a sensible nickname for a girl?
• What middle names would you pair with Olivia that are more unusual? (I like Gwendoline because it's my Nan's name, possibly something a bit more unusual if Olivia is the #3 name in the US- where I will likely be living when baby is born and it's the #2 name in the UK.)

I don't mind brutal honesty if you think it doesn't work or you hate it!

Comments

[halliwell66.livejournal.com]

Its #2 in Australia too. Out of top 10 names I like Olivia best & I love it a 100 times more than Olive. Ollie is cute and little different as a nn for a girl I like it.

I love Gwendoline. I think using a top 10 name you want to have a more distinguishing middle name not use Grace, Rose, etc though they sound cute.

The school I teach at has I think 3 out of 350 kids, one goes just by Liv. The general popularity is off putting to me (I prefer something like Alicia), but I dont think its trendy it will always be a classic name, Olivia Gwendoline is lovely.