A surname diminutive of Vivian, notably associated with the patron saint of priests, Jean-Marie Vianney, this spelling is predominantly used as a feminine name in Latin America, while traditional Vianny is given as a masculine name in France, Belgium, Canada, and French speaking African.

Ziven is a sleek choice with multicultural origins and a bright, energized feel to it. From its Slavic roots, it likely derives from the South Slavic word, živ meaning "alive, living", making it a relative to Živko and Živka, which are used in Serbia and Croatia. It may also be considered a masculine form of Zivena (also called Živa), the goddess of life, love, and fertility in Slavic mythology. It may then also be spelled as Živan.

While this name is predominantly masculine in France, Belgium, Canada, and French-speaking Africa, in Latin America, it is more often chosen as a feminine name. A diminutive of Vivian, transferred from the surname of Jean-Marie Vianney, the patron saint of priests, it is traditionally pronounced as VYA-NEH in French, while among Spanish speakers, bya-NAY and vya-NAY may be heard.

Combine trendy Crew with even trendier Cruz, and you've got Crews. This English surname, derived from a nickname "the cruse" (i.e. the merry), is made famous by actor Terry Crews.

Transferred from the surname Vianney, in reference to French saint Jean-Marie Vianney, this name is a diminutive form of Vivian and Vivien, sharing the same spirited meaning. Associated with the patron saint of all priests within the Catholic Church, it is generally used as a masculine name in France, Belgium, Canada, and French-speaking Africa, but in Latin America, it is mainly feminine.

Zoilus or Zoilos was a 4th century Greek philosopher and critic of Homer. The name is a relative of Zoe. There were also two kings and a martyred saint with this name.

Ziola is a Zoe relative via Zoila, the feminine form of the Ancient Greek name Zoilos or Zoilus, borne by a 4th century BC cynic philosopher. Zoilos adopted a name meaning "Homer whipper" for himself.

Zoilos or Zoilus was an Ancient Greek philosopher, a critic of Homer. There was also a saint Zoilus, a martyr killed in Spain. Feminine forms include Zoila and Ziola.