Comments for the name Olivier

Comments for OLIVIER:

The Dutch pronunciation is O-lee-veer. [noted -ed]

-- X-Mar  10/19/2006

In one of few differing translations, a character from the Japanese manga "Fullmetal Alchemist" is named Olivier, even though they are a woman. She is a strong-willed and powerful person, so I think a masculine name fits her anyway.

-- golden_eyes  6/26/2007

In French, pronounced oh-LIVE-ee-ay. I love the combination Pierre-Olivier.

-- leananshae  12/18/2007

Olivier Theyskens is a Belgian fashion designer and is currently working as artistic director at Nina Ricci.

-- melrose452  12/18/2007

The pronunciation of this name in IPA is [oli:vje'].

It is the French word for "olive tree", though I believe that it is also the nearest euphonic rendition of "Oliver" in the French language.

-- Bastien Rosier  5/1/2008

Actor/Model Olivier Martinez is a famous bearer.

-- Antique_Cherub  9/15/2010

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