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The masculine given name Oliver is of Germanic origin. The name (French: Olivier) was first used by one of Charlemagne’s retainers—Olivier. The name is said to have been derived from the Late Latin olivarius meaning olive tree; however the names of Charlemagne’s other retainers were of Germanic origin and it is thought that the name is also a form of a Germanic name. It is suggested that the name could thus be a form of Olaf. The name Oliver was brought to England by the Normans.
