Olle

See also: olle, ølle, and õlle

Swedish

Etymology

Affix of the first two letters in Olof and Olov, Ol +‎ (gemination) l +‎ (hypocoristic suffix) -e.

Compare with Swedish male given name hypocoristic forming.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²ʊlːɛ/

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Proper noun

Olle c (genitive Olles)

1. a diminutive of the male given names Olof or Olov
2. a male given name, based on the diminutive above

Usage notes

• In general use as a formal given name since early 20th century.

Noun

Chief of police Olof af Wannquist (1764–1834), nicknamed gamla Olle [Old Bull].

Olle c

1. (archaic, jokingly) bull

   Synonym: tjur

Derived terms

• mota Olle i grind (“nip it in the bud”, literally “stop the bull at the gate”)

References

• Olle in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)