The popular male name Oliver - pronounced 'oh-lih-ver' means 'olive tree'. The name has a Latin origin. Most interpret this literal translation to mean 'olive branch' and therefore consider the meaning of the olive branch to be the meaning of the name Oliver. In Christianity and the Bible, the olive branch is seen as a symbol of peace, beauty and dignity. Of course, in common speech today we often hear the phrase 'to extend the olive branch', which means to offer peace. Those who bear the name Oliver can interpret their name to signify peacefulness and dignity. A secondary interpretation of the name Oliver is 'elf warrior', a meaning which has a British origin.
A number of well-known individuals bear the name Oliver, including the following celebrities and fictional figures:
• Oliver Reed. Oliver Reed was an English actor, widely known for his roles in the films The Trap, Women in Love, The Three Musketeers and Gladiator. His muscled form and macho image gained him roles playing characters of a similar nature.
• Oliver James Platt. Oliver Platt is an American actor. Born in 1960, he has starred in many major productions such as 'The Man in Black' and 'X-Men: First Class'. Currently, he is working on a Showtime original series: The Big C, alongside Laura Linney.
• Oliver Twist; Oliver Twist is the main character of the world-renowned play and film 'Oliver!'. The story of 'Oliver!' features the young boy Oliver Twist who is taken in by a crook who employs orphaned children, providing them with a home and food.
• Oliver Oken. Oliver Oken appears in the famous Hannah Montana series, as Miley's best friend and Lilly's boyfriend. Before he dated Lilly, he had a crush on the star Hannah Montana. This subsequently ended when he found out that Hannah Montana was in fact his friend Miley Stewart in disguise.
A number of well-known individuals bear the name Oliver, including the following celebrities and fictional figures:
• Oliver Reed. Oliver Reed was an English actor, widely known for his roles in the films The Trap, Women in Love, The Three Musketeers and Gladiator. His muscled form and macho image gained him roles playing characters of a similar nature.
• Oliver James Platt. Oliver Platt is an American actor. Born in 1960, he has starred in many major productions such as 'The Man in Black' and 'X-Men: First Class'. Currently, he is working on a Showtime original series: The Big C, alongside Laura Linney.
• Oliver Twist; Oliver Twist is the main character of the world-renowned play and film 'Oliver!'. The story of 'Oliver!' features the young boy Oliver Twist who is taken in by a crook who employs orphaned children, providing them with a home and food.
• Oliver Oken. Oliver Oken appears in the famous Hannah Montana series, as Miley's best friend and Lilly's boyfriend. Before he dated Lilly, he had a crush on the star Hannah Montana. This subsequently ended when he found out that Hannah Montana was in fact his friend Miley Stewart in disguise.
