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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.

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That said, I think it's a tasteful name, or at least it was before it became so common.

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