Vivienne: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Vivienne
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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Popular usage: French
- Personal experiences with the name Vivienne: | Edit
I taught a little girl named Vivienne years ago, whom everyone called ViVi. She was a very sweet, happy little girl and I've often considered giving the name to one of my daughters.
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Viv,
Vivie,
Vienna,
Vie (meaning "life" in French),
Vee
Bee
Evie- Meanings and history of the name Vivienne: | Edit
Vivienne is derived from the Latin vivus, meaning "alive."
- Famous real-life people named Vivienne: | Edit
Vivienne Boyd, New Zealand politician
Vivienne Chandler, French actress and photographer
Vivienne Dick, Irish filmmaker
Vivienne Garrett, Australian actor
Vivienne Goonewardena, Sri Lankan politician
Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, daughter of American actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Vivienne Kubrick, daughter of directer Stanley Kubrick
Vivienne Rose O'Donnell, daughter of American TV personality Rosie O'Donnell
Vivienne Sanders, American historian
Vivienne Segal, American actress
Vivienne Tam, Hong Kong fashion designer- Vivienne in song, story & screen: | Edit
Vivienne is one name given for the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legend.
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