Olle

Olle is a Swedish given name that originated as a medieval Scandinavian pet form of Olaf, itself derived from the Old Norse elements anu, meaning ancestor, and leifr, meaning descendant or heir. The name has been common in Sweden for centuries and carries a distinctly folk and traditional character, often evoking images of classic Swedish rural life. It remains in steady use in Sweden today and is closely related to the Norwegian and Danish form Ole, as well as the fuller form Olof.