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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Living, full of life
- Origin
- Latin (via Old French, variant of Vivian)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- VIV-ee-en
Vivienne comes from Latin by way of Old French, as a variant of Vivian, with a meaning of 'living, full of life.' It's pronounced VIV-ee-en (IPA /ˈvɪviɛn/), and it has a timeless, classic feel that echoes an earlier era rather than a recent trend.
Meaning & Origin of Vivienne
Meaning: Living, full of life.
Origin: Latin (via Old French, variant of Vivian).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Vivienne
VIV-ee-enIPA /ˈvɪviɛn/
Popularity of Vivienne
In 2024, Vivienne ranked #184 on the SSA list with 1,633 babies given the name — and that's also its peak rank across the full 1895-2024 data on record, meaning it's more popular right now than at any other point in that history.
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FAQ
What does the name Vivienne mean?
Living, full of life. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Vivienne?
Vivienne is pronounced VIV-ee-en (IPA: /ˈvɪviɛn/).
Is Vivienne a popular name right now?
Vivienne is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #184 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1895–2024.)
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