Vivian

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Meaning
Full of life, Lively
Pronunciation
VIH-vee-ən or VIV-ee-ən
VIV-ee-ən(English)
Popularity
Vivian is a moderately popular name in the world. It ranks in the top 1000 in several countries including the United States and Australia.

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Vivian Name meanings & History

Full of life, Lively. From the Latin name Vivianus, which was derived from Latin vivus "alive". Saint Vivian was a French bishop who provided protection during the Visigoth invasion of the 5th century. It has been occasionally used as an English (masculine) name since the Middle Ages. In modern times it is also used as a feminine name, in which case it is either an Anglicized form of Bébinn or a variant of Vivien 2. Vivian is used as a first name for girls and boys in various countries around the world.

Zodiac Sign of Vivian: Variety Aquarius

Synonyms of Vivian:

V: Variety,Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious

N: Nervous,Neat,Nutrition,Nice,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nagging

Vivian is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Vivian include American actress Vivian Vance, English actress Vivien Leigh, and American author Vivian Gornick.

2.) Vivian (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) bubbling with life

Other Forms: Viv, Vive, Vivi, Viviana, Vivien, Vivienne, Vivyan


3.) VIVIAN (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Vivian is a cognate of the French Vivienne (alive). See VIVIENNE. The name has been used in Ireland to Anglicize the Gaelic Bébhinn (sweet lady). (VIV-EE-AHN)


4.) Vivian (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: The name Vivian means "full of life" or "lively."

Scripts: The original spelling of Vivian is Vivianus.
Βίβιαν(Greek)

Pronunciation: VEE-vyahn
Vivian is pronounced vu-VI-en.


Description: Vivian is of Latin origin and is derived from the name Vivianus, which means "full of life" or "lively.". The name Vivian means "full of life" or "lively.". Diminutive of Paraskevi. Usage of this name is most likely influenced by the unrelated name Vivian. Vivian is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a popular choice for parents looking for a classic and elegant name for their child.

Famous People

Some famous people named Vivian include actress Vivien Leigh, author Vivian Gornick, and musician Vivian Stanshall.

5.) VIVIAN (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: 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. Var: Viviana, Viviann, Vivianna, Vivianne, Vivien, Vyvyan. Short: Vi, Viv, Vivi. (VIV-EE-UN)


6.) Vivian (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) full of life.

Other Forms: Vevay, Vevey, Viv, Viva, Viveca, Vivi, Vivia, Viviann, Vivina, Vivion, Vivyan, Vivyann, Vivyanne, Vyvian, Vyvyan, Vyvyann, Vyvyanne


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