Meaning: Protection; also associated with life
The story
Liv comes from the Norse Hlíf, meaning protection. The modern Scandinavian word for life has also influenced its use, giving the short name two connected associations.
Nicknames
- Livvy
Spellings & variants
- Hlíf
- Liva
Popularity
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Short
- Modern
- Strong
Origins
Liv comes from Old Norse and Norwegian.
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