I was almost named
Olivia in 1985. It wasn't popular nationally, but it's always gotten use in my hometown along with some other classic girls names like
Amelia. I remember always bring grateful I didn't end up with
Olivia because I thought it was a repulsive sounding name. I don't dislike it now as much as I did during childhood, but I still find it unappealing. I also dislike
Lydia because it has that same sound. I like other really popular girl names much more:
Emily,
Emma,
Isabel, even
Lily.
That said, I think it's a tasteful name, or at least it was before it became so common.
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