Ava - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Pleasant Sound, Bird, and Life.

History:

This name is of uncertain origin, causing Germanic, Persian, Hebrew, and Latin influences to be suggested as the possible point of origination.

Present Day Status:

This name was the fifth most popular baby girl name for 2013.

Derived From:

Because several different origins have been suggested, Ava may have originated anywhere from the Germanic Aveza or Avia to the Hebrew word chava, meaning 'life'.

Alternate Forms:

Ava may also be spelled Eva and can be another form of the name Eve.

Famous Avas in the News in 2014:

Ava Strickland: This little Ava was made famous by her mother Melissa, who starred on The Bachelor in season 13. She was in the news in April of 2014 for some candid photos of her sweetly holding her new baby brother, Thomas Beckett.

Ava the Homeless Dog: This cuddly pooch was made famous overnight in April of 2014 by German model Victoria Van Violence and Hope for Paws co-founder Eldad Hagar after they video-taped rescuing Ava from the streets.

Ava Simmons: This little starlet-to-be is the daughter of famous parents Vanessa Simmons and Mike Wayans. In April of 2014 she was showing up in news-feeds everywhere when mom Vanessa started sharing baby photos via Instagram.

Avas Throughout History:

Ava Gardner: The late, great Ava Gardner is the most notable of those who have held this name over the years. She was an American actress that rose to the heights of fame in 1946 after her performance in The Killers. To this day she is considered to be one of the most beautiful and world-known women to ever have worked in Hollywood.

Olivia - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Olive Tree or Peaceful; although the most common meaning for the name is Olive.

History:

The name Olivia is assumed to be based off of the Latin word oliva, which means 'olive'. The first-known use of this name was in the Shakespearean play, Twelfth Night.

Present Day Status:

This name was the third most popular baby girl name for 2013.

Derived From:

Olivia is most widely thought to be derived either from the Latin word for 'olive' or from the masculine version of the name, which is Oliver.

Shortened To:

Olivia can be shortened into a variety of other names; such as Olive, Livia, Livvi, and Liv.

Famous Olivias in the News in 2014:

Olivia Wilde: An American actress known for her roles in Rush, In Time, House M.D., and TRON: Legacy. This Olivia was in the news in April of 2014 for a Lucky Magazine interview where she talked about the joys and wonders of being pregnant.

Olivia Munn: This Oklahoma-born model and actress was in the news as of April of 2014 for being the cover story and model in the May 2014 issue of Allure magazine.

Olivia Newton-John: This famous songstress is known not only for her incredible vocal work, but for her philanthropic efforts in cancer research. As of April 2014, she was in the news-feeds for signing on with Australian radio-network SmoothFM.

Olivias Throughout History:

Olivia Ward Bush: This American author and poet was of both African-American and Native American descent. She had a long and successful writing career and is well-noted for her works in preserving regional and ethnic dialects that would have been otherwise lost.

Olivia Mariamne Devenish: This former British socialite is the oldest 'notable' in history with the name Olivia. She is known for the many social reforms she introduced to the small Indonesian island of Java.

Liam - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Desire, Protector, and Helmet; although the most common meaning for the name is Protector.

History:

The name Liam has Gaelic origins, meaning that it has a Celtic background rooted in the dialects of ancient Ireland.

Present Day Status:

This name was the second most popular baby boy name for 2013.

Derived From:

Liam is most widely thought to be derived from the Irish name Uilliam.

Short For:

Liam can be a shortened version for the present day version of Uilliam, which is William.

Famous Liams in the News in 2014:

Liam Neeson: An actor from Northern Ireland who is best known for his roles in Schindler's List, Star Wars: Episode I, Batman Begins, and Taken. This Liam was in the news in April of 2014 for his upcoming role in the drama Third Person and his fight to keep horse-drawn carriages in New York's Central Park.

Liam Fox: A British politician and Member of Parliament for North Somerset, this Liam was in the news as of April 2014 for his comments against Edward Snowden, the man who leaked NSA secrets to the world.

Liam Payne: Born in the United Kingdom, this Liam attained world-wide fame through his auditions on The X Factor. He was eventually placed with four other singers to create the popular boy-band, One Direction. As of April 2014, he was in news-feeds for his funny facial expressions in the single "You & I'.

Liams Throughout History:

Liam Clancy: An Irish folk singer born in the 1930's, this Liam was known for being a powerful vocalist for the performing group, The Clancy Brothers, and was regarded to be one of Ireland's first pop stars.

Liam Cunningham: This Irish politician is the oldest 'notable' in history with the name Liam. Although he started out as a school-teacher, he eventually became a Teachta Dála and was involved in politics until his death in 1976.