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Do you prefer Olivia or Livia?
They have different meanings. I like the sound of Livia but its meaning bothers me whereas I love the meaning of Olivia. Would the meaning influence your decision?
They have different meanings. I like the sound of Livia but its meaning bothers me whereas I love the meaning of Olivia. Would the meaning influence your decision?
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I think the meaning is pretty much irrelevant because realistically in real life people's first impression will be on the sound of the name not the meaning. I don't know the meaning behind most names and in most cases it shouldn't really matter.
I think both Olivia and Livia are nice names. I know quite a few Olivias and one Livia and they all go by Liv haha
I think both Olivia and Livia are nice names. I know quite a few Olivias and one Livia and they all go by Liv haha
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Hi !!!
Livia !!!!!
It is particular, aristocratic and so sweet!
Olivia at the opposite is overused, boring, colourless and nearly tacky. It seems dated to me and very 1940s because despite its popularity in all media it still reminds me only Popeye (because in Italian she is Olivia Oyl and not Olive Oyl).
Livia !!!!!
It is particular, aristocratic and so sweet!
Olivia at the opposite is overused, boring, colourless and nearly tacky. It seems dated to me and very 1940s because despite its popularity in all media it still reminds me only Popeye (because in Italian she is Olivia Oyl and not Olive Oyl).
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I prefer to think about the history of the name rather than its (original) meaning - meanings change with time. Catherine etc is an obvious example, but also the attributes people experience. Marilyn has very powerful associations now that it didn't have until Ms Monroe and Mr Manson, for instance.
That said, I find Livia, wife of Augustus Caesar, fascinating; opinions about whether she was a good role model or not are very divided! Since Olivia is a family name, I'd use it with the possibility of Livia or Liv as nns: anything rather than Ollie.
That said, I find Livia, wife of Augustus Caesar, fascinating; opinions about whether she was a good role model or not are very divided! Since Olivia is a family name, I'd use it with the possibility of Livia or Liv as nns: anything rather than Ollie.
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