Vivienne

At a Glance: Name: Vivienne – Meaning: living, full of life – Origin: Latin (via Old French, variant of Vivian) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: VIV-ee-en

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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

Phonetic: VIV-ee-en   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1895–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Vivienne mean?

Living, full of life. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vivienne)

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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