OLGA

Pronunciation: The name Olga is commonly pronounced as “OHL-gah”.
Popularity: Historically popular in Russia, Eastern Europe, and among Scandinavian-descended communities.
Associated Color: Royal purple
Historical Figures:

• Saint Olga of Kiev (c. 890–969) – Regent of Kievan Rus and one of the first rulers of the region to convert to Christianity.
• Olga Constantinovna of Russia (1851–1926) – Queen consort of Greece and grandmother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Famous People:

• Olga Kurylenko (born 1979) – Ukrainian-born French actress and model known for her role in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace.
• Olga Tokarczuk (born 1962) – Polish Nobel Prize-winning author and essayist.

Fictional Characters:

• Olga Gurlukovich – A character from the “Metal Gear Solid” video game series.
• Olga Pataki – Helga’s older sister in the animated series “Hey Arnold!“
• Olga – A character in the 1978 TV series “The Streets of Tiller”.
• Olga – The daughter of Simba and Nala in Disney’s “The Lion King” film.

Nicknames and Diminutives: Olya, Olia, Lala
Variations and Alternates: Helga, Olinka, Olha, Volga