How Serena Williams' Daughter Olympia Got Her Name

The name Olympia has Greek origins and means "from Mount Olympus," according to The Bump. In Greek mythology, gods and goddesses ruled from Mount Olympus, so it's definitely a name that's all about strength and power. Plus, Serena Williams is a four-time Olympic champion, so the name really is ideal for her daughter. In fact, Williams went in-depth on "The Shine Series," with Stuart Weitzman, about wanting her daughter to have a name that means strength. 

"If you're a woman or if you're a woman of color, you really need to be strong and you really need to stand up, and you can't allow anything to run you over," the legendary athlete explained. And for Williams, being a woman is all about strength. The tennis icon talked about how she guessed that she was pregnant with a girl as she was playing in the extreme heat of the Australian Open while two months pregnant. 

Williams recalled thinking, "This is definitely a girl because no boy would be able to handle all the stuff that I'm putting this kid through." As a result, "I wanted her to have a name that could help her when she's facing [tough] times." After searching for something that encompassed this idea to its fullest extent, she landed on Olympia and, in more ways than one, it fit perfectly.