Vivienne
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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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- Comments and insights on the name Vivienne: | Edit
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 de Watteville, United Kingdom author
Vivienne Dick, Irish filmmaker
Vivienne Garrett, Australian actor
Vivienne Goonewardena, Sri Lankan politician
Vivienne Haigh-Wood Eliot, Writer and first wife of T.S.Eliot
Vivienne Johnson, English actress
Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Vivienne Kubrick, daughter of directer Stanley Kubrick
Vivienne Rose O'Donnell, daughter of Rosie O'Donnell
Vivienne Poy, Canadian politician
Vivienne Samuel, Artist
Vivienne Sanders, American historian
Vivienne Segal, American actress
Vivienne Tam, Hong Kong fashion designer
Vivienne Westwood, English fashion designerSaint Vivian was a fifth century French saint and bishop who defended his country against the invasion of the Visigoths. Saint Vivia Perpetua was a martyred Roman.
Vyvyan Holland, son of Oscar Wilde
- Vivienne in song, story & screen: | Edit
Vivienne is one name given for the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legend.
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