Vivian

The gender-neutral first name Vivian carries the meanings 'alive', 'full of life', or 'beautiful'. Its origin lies in Latin, where it is derived from the word vivus, meaning 'alive' or 'full of life'.

What does the name Vivian mean?

The name Vivian, which can be used for both girls and boys, stands for 'alive', 'full of life', or 'beautiful'. It has its roots in Latin and derives from the word vivus, which means 'alive' or 'full of life'. Additionally, the name can be traced back to the Roman names Vivianus or Vibianus, which are associated with the Etruscan family name Vibius. Vivian is particularly commonly used as a female name in England and France, while it is rare as a male name. There are many variants of the name, such as Vivien (French), Viviana (Italian), Viviane (German), or Vivienne (English and French). Variations like Bibiane or Bibiana (Spanish) are also widespread.

Where does the name Vivian come from?

The name Vivian has its roots in Etruscan or Latin. It can be derived from the Latin word 'vivus', which means 'alive, lively, full of life'. Alternatively, it may also stem from the Etruscan family name Vibius.

How do you pronounce Vivian?

The pronunciation of the name Vivian follows a three-syllable, rhythmic pattern. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Vi-vi-an' [ˈviːvi̯an] or [ˈvɪvi̯an]. The repetition of the V sound gives the name a lively dynamic, while the bright vowel sequence provides a certain lightness in sound. As a result, Vivian appears elegant, agile, and harmoniously structured.

When is the name day of Vivian?

The name day for Vivian is celebrated on August 28, in honor of Saint Vivien or Bibianus, as well as on December 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Vivian is one of the popular first names and currently ranks 1,107th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest placement was in 2006 at position 151. In the last ten years, Vivian has been given about 500 times, placing it 844th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 750th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fiffy / Fifi / Iv / Ivi / Vi / Via / Viane / Vifan / Vii / Vina / Viv / Viva / Vivan / Vivchen / Vive / Vivelina / Vivelino / Vivella / Vivi / Vivia / Viviane / Viviella / Vivil / Vivilein / Viviny / Vivka / Vivl / Vivo / Vivs / Vivu

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Famous people

• Arthur Lucas Vivian Jones (American bishop)
• George Vivian Poore (British physicist)
• Jay Vivian Chambers (American writer)
• Vivian Austin (American actress)
• Vivian Bang (actress)
• Vivian Bartsch (theater actress)
• Vivian Bjartali (Faroese football player)
• Vivian Brown (sprinter from the USA)
• Vivian Chukwuemeka (Nigerian athlete)
• Vivian Cook (British linguist)
• Vivian Dandridge (actress from the USA)
• Vivian Darkbloom (character from the series Pretty Little Liars)
• Vivian Elizabeth Trimble (American musician)
• Vivian Ellis (British musician)
• Vivian Ernest Fuchs (British geologist and polar explorer)
• Vivian Fuchs (English geologist)
• Vivian Gibson (actress)
• Vivian Gordon Davies (English rugby player)
• Vivian Green (R&B singer)
• Vivian Hoo Kah Mun (Malagasy badminton player)