Olly

Olly Meaning & Origin

About Olly
The name "Olly" is a diminutive form of the name Oliver, derived from the Old Norse name "Áleifr." It means "ancestor's descendant" or "elf army" and carries connotations of nobility, strength, and supernatural power. "Olly" is often used as a friendly and affectionate nickname for individuals named Oliver, symbolizing their endearing qualities and close relationships.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Olly are male.

Olly Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -35% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O400
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑli/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Olly in Braille

Here's how to represent Olly in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Olly in braille

How to Spell the Name Olly in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Olly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Olly in sign language

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