French · Girl name
Vivienne
“alive, lively”
About the name Vivienne
Vivienne is the French feminine form of Vivien, derived from the Latin vivus, ‘alive’, and meaning ‘alive’ or ‘lively’. It developed from the Roman family name Vivianus. In Arthurian legend Vivien is one of the names of the Lady of the Lake. The name is closely associated with Vivienne Westwood, the British fashion designer who helped shape punk fashion in London. It is used in France and in English-speaking countries, where the spellings Vivian and Vivien are also found.
- Meaning
- alive, lively
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- viv-ee-EN(3 syl.)
Middle names for Vivienne
- Vivienne Rose
- Vivienne Claire
- Vivienne Anne
- Vivienne Lynn
- Vivienne Joy
- Vivienne Marie
Questions about Vivienne
- What does Vivienne mean?
- Vivienne is a French name meaning "alive, lively".
- How do you pronounce Vivienne?
- Vivienne is pronounced viv-ee-EN, with emphasis on the third syllable.
- What are variants of Vivienne?
- Variants of Vivienne include Vivianne.
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