Meaning and history
Olivette is a French and English feminine diminutive of Olive or Olivia. Olive comes directly from the tree and fruit, long associated with peace and victory in Mediterranean and biblical tradition. Olivia may have developed separately in literature, notably through Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, though it is now associated with olive. The suffix -ette gives a diminutive sense. Notable bearers include American jazz pianist and composer Olivette Miller and Canadian artist Olivette Thibault.
In 2025, 26 babies were recorded with the name Olivette, ranking #4,987 among girls.