Vivienne
Vivienne is a girls' name of French origin meaning “alive, full of life.” It ranked #172 in the United States in 2025. The French feminine form of Vivian, Vivienne pulses with vitality.
how do you pronounce Vivienne?
vee-vee-EN
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what does Vivienne mean?
The name Vivienne means “alive, full of life.” It comes from the French language tradition.
The French feminine form of Vivian, Vivienne pulses with vitality. It gained modern fashion-world prestige through designer Vivienne Westwood. The name also connects to Arthurian legend, where Viviane is the Lady of the Lake. It embodies elegance and spirited energy.
where does the name Vivienne come from?
Wikipedia's retrieved material is for Vivian rather than the French spelling Vivienne specifically, but covers the same name: it derives from the Latin Vivianus, masculine, and Viviana, feminine, both from the Roman Empire period.
the history of Vivienne
Wikipedia credits the name's survival into modern use to two early Christian female martyrs who bore it, alongside a male saint and bishop of the same name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #172 |
| 2024 | #184 |
| 2023 | #233 |
| 2022 | #306 |
| 2021 | #315 |
| 2020 | #261 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Vivienne?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Vivienne?
- Vivienne Westwood (iconic British fashion designer)
- Vivien Leigh (actress, star of Gone with the Wind)
what names are similar to Vivienne?
what names go well with Vivienne?
Sibling names that share Vivienne's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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