Vianne: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Vianne | Girls
Origin of the name Vivian:
Cognate of the French Vivien (alive), a male name derived from the Latin Vivianus, which has its root in vivus (alive). Although in Great Britain it is occasionally bestowed upon females, the alternate spelling Vivien is the more common female form. In Arthurian legend, Vivian was the name of the Lady of the Lake, an enchantress who was the mistress of Merlin.
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Many compliments on how pretty the name is, and how unusual.
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Too many times misinterpreted as Dianne, Vivian, Bonnie???
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Variation of the name Vivian, meaning "full of life"
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The main character, Vianne Roche, in the film Chocolat.
