a female given name, often short for Olivia or Livia.
Modern shortened form of the name Olivia, derived from Latin 'olivarius' meaning 'olive tree.' Some use it as a variant of Livia, from Latin 'livus.' Became popular as an independent name in the 20th century.
Liv is a super-modern nickname for an ancient Latin name—it shows how old word roots get trimmed down and recycled. 'Olivia' literally means 'olive tree,' so 'Liv' carries that botanical heritage!
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