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Livia

Girl name · 119 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Livia: 119 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 2021.

Livia traces its roots to the Latin family name *Livius*, possibly derived from *lividus* meaning “bluish” or “envious” – though the exact origin is debated. The most famous bearer is Livia Drusilla, the formidable wife of Emperor Augustus who wielded immense influence in early Imperial Rome; Shakespeare also gave the name to a minor character in his tragedy *Coriolanus*. In Scotland, Livia has risen in popularity since the 2000s, often seen as a sleek, shorter alternative to Olivia. While no major places bear the name directly, its