Dog Names > Olive

Olive

Female

Meaning

Olive Or From The Olive Tree

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈɒlɪv/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Olive is just a lovely dog name for so many reasons. It makes me think of food, nature, cartoons, and so much more!

First of all, Olive is a nod to Popeye's love interest, Olive Oyl, with her lashes, sass, and a lot of heart. It's also a tribute to the olive branch, a symbol of peace, ideal for a dog who's your calming influence.

Plus, it's a food name that manages to be taken a little more seriously than most. And who doesn't love a dog that's named after a snack?

All in all, there's so much to love about the name Olive. It has a beautiful sound, pop culture relevance, history, and maybe a dash of humor about it too. I'm definitely Team Olive!

Traits associated with the name Olive:

Dogs named Olive tend to be loving, affectionate, good-natured, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Olive?

Naming your dog Olive suggests that you have a fondness for nature and the outdoors. It could also suggest that you have a strong appreciation for classic, timeless names.

Is Olive a good dog name?

Olive has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Olive is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Olive is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Olive outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Olive was, in the past month, the 873rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Olive is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Olive was viewed 74 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Olive's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Olive is most adored in New Mexico, Indiana and Maryland.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Alaska and Wisconsin.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Olive.

Famous dogs named Olive:

A jack russell terrier named Olive was a character in the book Olive, the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Siebold.
A jack russell terrier named Olive played a role in the movie Olive, the Other Reindeer.