Olivier Plunkett
Catholic archbishop and saint, executed martyr
An Irish Catholic archbishop and martyr who was executed during the reign of King Charles II, becoming one of the last victims of religious persecution in England.
Olivier Theyskens
Fashion designer, creative director for Rochas and Nina Ricci
Olivier Dahan
Film director of 'La Vie en Rose', biographical dramas
Olivier Messiaen
Revolutionary composer integrating bird songs into classical music
Laurence Olivier
Legendary actor, Shakespeare pioneer, founder of National Theatre
Historical Figure
Irish
1629
1681
Thinking about the name
Olivier
French origin
“The French and Dutch masculine form of Oliver, Olivier means 'olive tree' and carries literary and artistic prestige. Famous bearers in film and theater have elevated this name's cultural status. It feels sophisticated without pretension, offering European elegance while remaining accessible. In English-speaking contexts, it reads as cosmopolitan and refined.”