Latin · Unisex name
Vivian
“from Latin Vivianus, probably from vivus, alive”
About the name Vivian
Vivian comes from the Latin name Vivianus, which is probably derived from the Latin word vivus, meaning alive. In Britain it was used historically as a masculine name, and men still bear it there. In the United States and elsewhere it is now used mainly for girls. In Arthurian legend the Lady of the Lake is sometimes called Vivian or Viviane. The name was borne by early Christian saints.
- Meaning
- from Latin Vivianus, probably from vivus, alive
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- VIV-ee-an(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Vivian
- Vivian Marie
- Vivian Elizabeth
- Vivian Anne
- Vivian Grace
- Vivian Rose
Questions about Vivian
- What does Vivian mean?
- Vivian is a Latin name meaning "from Latin Vivianus, probably from vivus, alive".
- How do you pronounce Vivian?
- Vivian is pronounced VIV-ee-an, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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