Ollivander

oh-lih-VAN-der
Literary name, compound of Oliver and Alexander, Latin and Greek
"olive tree and defending men"

Ollivander Origin and Meaning

The name Ollivander is a boy's name meaning "olive tree and defending men".

A rare twist on modern favorites like Oliver and Alexander, this elaborate option is nevertheless familiar to most people as the surname of the eminent wandmaker Garrick Ollivander, from the Harry Potter books.

Ollivander Popularity