Olivia’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Olivia
Olivia's Notebook is a lined journal with one name on the cover, hers. The name sits in flowing script above a soft pink watercolor apple blossom design.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Olivia's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
The meaning of Olivia
Olivia was used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in Twelfth Night (1602). Behind the Name says it was rare in his time and may have been based on Oliva or Oliver, or directly on the Latin oliva, “olive”. In the play Olivia is a noblewoman who falls for the messenger Cesario, who is really Viola in disguise. The olive branch has long been a symbol of peace.
Nicknames for Olivia
Liv, Livvy and Livy are the popular short forms, and Ollie is a playful one. Behind the Name also links Olivia to Livia, Olive and Oliver. In Poland she is Oliwia, and in Scandinavia Olivia is often shortened to Vivi.
Famous Olivias
Olivia Newton-John, raised in Melbourne, starred in Grease (1978) and had the biggest Hot 100 single of the 1980s with “Physical”. Olivia de Havilland played Melanie in Gone with the Wind and lived to 104. And Olivia Rodrigo topped the US charts with “Drivers License” and “Good 4 U” and has won three Grammy Awards.
How popular is Olivia?
Olivia is a modern superstar. It only entered the US top 200 in the 1980s, at 195th, then shot up to 38th in the 1990s and 4th in the 2000s. In the 2010s it was 2nd, with more than 184,000 American girls named Olivia, and Behind the Name says it reached number one in the US by 2019, so most Olivias today are children and young adults.
Fun facts about the name Olivia
Olivia de Havilland took on her film studio in court in the 1940s over the length of her contract, and won. The ruling is still known in California as the De Havilland Law. Her younger sister was the actress Joan Fontaine, and both sisters won Academy Awards.
Olivia gift ideas
- For a new baby. Olivia is one of the top names around, so this is a keepsake for new parents.
- For a Grease fan. Song lyrics and sleepover plans, in honor of Olivia Newton-John.
- For a theater lover. A name straight out of Twelfth Night.
- For a peacemaker. Olivia may come from the olive, a symbol of peace.
Who it’s for and ways to use it
This is a notebook for every kind of Olivia: the student, the list-maker, the diary keeper, the busy mom. Its 160 lined pages and 6" x 9" format suit daily journaling, study, meal plans, goals or gratitude notes. Plain lines mean no rules about how to use it. Her name on the front makes it easy to spot on a crowded desk.
Why a name on the cover matters
Notebooks tend to multiply on desks and in drawers. One with Olivia’s name on the front is instantly hers: easy to spot, harder to “borrow”, and more personal than a plain cover. For children especially, seeing their own name on something makes it special and encourages them to actually use it.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Olivia’s Notebook? The notebook measures 6 x 9 inches (roughly 15 x 23 cm) and has 160 lined pages.
Where do I buy it? Use the buttons on this page to find it on Amazon in the US, Australia and the UK. Amazon handles printing, shipping and returns.
Do you have other names? Yes. We publish hundreds of girls’ name notebooks with the same cover design. See our personalized name notebooks page or browse all name notebooks.
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