Meaning: Alive
The story
Vivian traces to Latin vivus, alive. It has a long history as a masculine name as well as established feminine use; in recent US birth records it is much more often given to girls.
Nicknames
- Viv
- Vivi
Spellings & variants
- Vivien
- Vivienne
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Vivian comes from Latin and English.
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Form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health
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Violet flower
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Relating to birth; birthday
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Flourishing; prosperous
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Form of Silvia, associated with woods or forest
Valerie
Strength; form of Valeria
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