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Vivienne
Meaning: alive, lively (French form of Viviana) · Origin: French (from Latin) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The French form of Viviana, the feminine of the Latin Vivianus, from vivus, 'alive'.
Famous people named Vivienne
- Vivienne Westwood (fashion designer)
Nicknames
Viv, Vivi
Variants & related names
Vivian, Viviana, Vivien
Vivienne name art
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FAQ
What does the name Vivienne mean?
Vivienne means “alive, lively (French form of Viviana)”. It comes from French (from Latin).
Is Vivienne a popular name?
Yes — Vivienne has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Vivienne?
Viv, Vivi.
What are other forms of Vivienne?
Vivian, Viviana, Vivien.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.