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Vivian
Latin
"life"
Vivian, once an elderly lady name, is on the rise, along with all forms of girl names that mean life — from Zoe to Eva to those who share the vivid Viv syllable. It was one of the fastest-rising…
Vivienne
French variation of Vivian
"life"
Vivienne is an elaborated Gallic version of the name Vivian, chosen first by Rosie O'Donnell for her daughter and then catapulted to superstardom when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie used it for their…
Viviana
Latin
"life"
Lively and rhythmic version of Vivian heard in Italy and Spain. Viviana is right on trend today, fitting in with other frilly, girly favorites like Isabella, Eliana, and Ariana. It may also be…
Vivian
Latin
"life"
Deriving from the Roman cognomen Vivianus , Vivian was originally a masculine name, with Vivien being a feminine soundalike coined by Alfred Lord Tennyson for the Lady of the Lake in his famous…
Viviette
French variation of Vivian
"life"
Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas. An exceedingly rare name -- Viviette was used for no baby girls In the US last year -- it…
Vyvyan
Variation of Vivian, Latin
"life"
An alternative spelling to Vivian, a notable bearer being fashion editor, caricaturist, and screen writer Vyvyan Enid Donner, while another is Vyvyan Holland, son of Oscar Wilde and Constance Lloyd.
Viviane
French variation of Viviana or Vivien
Viviane is one of a cluster of names that may or may not be related. They include the Latin Viviana, which means life, and its modern forms Vivian and the French form Vivienne. But Vivien, pronounced…
Vivia
Italian variation of Vivian
"life"
Vivia, the fresh Italian version of newly popular name, streamlines and even vivifies the original.
Vianne
French, blend of Vivian and Anne
A smooth and velvety Gallic choice first heard here as the heroine of the movie "Chocolat."
Vietta
Short form of Violetta or Viviette
"violet; life"
Zippy and vivacious, Vietta combines the vintage charm of Etta with the elegance of Vivienne and the international appeal of Violetta, while also being a distinctive name of its own. Briefly popular…
Viv
Viv is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a diminutive of Vivian, Vivienne, or Viviana. These names derive from the Latin "vivus" meaning "alive" or "lively." Viv embodies…
Vivi
Diminutive of Viv- names
"life"
Vivi is a short form of all the Vivian and Viveca forms that is sure to get a lot more attention now that a little Jolie-Pitt girl has been named Vivienne.
Vianney
French
"alive, lively"
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…
Vajèn
Dutch variation of Cheyenne or Vivian
"people of a different language; life"
A modern Dutch name that features in the Top 500 in the Netherlands, Vajèn is a spin on either Cheyenne or Vivian. First appearing in the Dutch charts in 2012, it shot into the Top 100, peaking at…
Viviani
Viviani is a masculine name with Italian origins, derived from the Latin 'vivianus' meaning 'alive' or 'full of life.' It shares roots with more common names like Vivian and Vivien, though those have…
Vyvian
Vyvian is a masculine variation of Vivian, which interestingly began as a male name derived from the Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living.' While Vivian is now predominantly used for girls in…
Vivien
Latin, 'life"
A century ago, a handful of boys were named Vivien or Vivian every year compared with thousands of girls. That number has now dwindled to zero.
Vivyan
Vivyan is a masculine name with medieval origins, derived from the Latin 'vivianus' meaning 'alive' or 'lively.' This uncommon name has historical usage in Cornwall and other parts of Britain,…
Viviano
Viviano is a melodious masculine name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name 'Vivianus,' which comes from 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living.' This expressive name carries…
Bivian
Bivian is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a variation of Vivian, which derives from Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive,' though historically Vivian was used for both genders.…