Olive

Medieval form of the Latin saint's name Oliva "olive"; revived in the 19th century when flower and plant names became fashionable. The surname is topographical, often representing an Anglicization of continental European surnames such as Spanish Oliva.

The name means “Olive”, which gives it a warm story to tell at the vet, the park or the groomer.

Short names with a clear vowel structure are easier for animals to distinguish from everyday speech — Olive does exactly that, which makes recall training noticeably smoother.

Owners most often choose Olive for cat, dog. Browse the related cards below if you would like more names in the same food-inspired mood.