#8742024 rank
2017peak year
6,181babies named Liv since 1880
▼ 29%5-year trend
Liv popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Liv mean?
From the Old Norse 'hlíf', meaning 'shelter' or 'protection', later associated with the Norwegian word 'liv' (life). Also serves as a short form of Olivia in modern use.
OriginScandinavian
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, classic
Names like Liv
Same era, same vibe — if you like Liv, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Livs
- Liv Tyler, actress
- Liv Ullmann, actress
Spellings & variants
OliviaLive
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