Vivian is a name that has been used for both boys and girls throughout history, but it is now more commonly associated with girls. The name has Latin origins and is derived from the word "vivus" which means "alive" or "full of life". It was originally used as a male name in ancient Rome, but it became more popular for girls during the Middle Ages. Vivian has been used in literature and popular culture, including in the works of Tennyson, Shakespeare, and the TV show "The Young and the Restless".
Vivian rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
Nicknames for Vivian
| Viv | VIHV | Shortened version of the full name |
| Vivi | VEE-vee | Cutesy nickname |
| Viva | VEE-vah | A more unique option |
| Vivvy | VIHV-ee | A playful nickname |
| Vinnie | VIN-ee | A gender-neutral option |
| Van | VAN | A shortened version of the name that can also be a nickname on its own |
Famous people named Vivian
| Vivian Leigh | Actress | Best known for her role as Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone with the Wind |
| Vivian Vance | Actress | Best known for her role as Ethel Mertz in 'I Love Lucy |
| Vivian Maier | Photographer | Known for her street photography, which was discovered after her death |
| Vivian Campbell | Musician | Guitarist for rock bands Def Leppard and Dio |
| Vivian Howard | Chef | Host of the PBS show 'A Chef's Life' and owner of restaurants in North Carolina |
| Vivian Wu | Actress | Chinese-American actress known for her roles in 'The Last Emperor' and 'Eve and the Fire Horse |
| Vivian Green | Singer | American R&B singer known for hits such as 'Emotional Rollercoaster' and 'Gotta Go Gotta Leave (Tired) |
| Vivian Pickles | Actress | British actress known for her roles in 'Harold and Maude' and 'The Elephant Man |
| Vivian Schiller | Journalist | Former CEO of NPR and head of news and journalism partnerships at Twitter |
| Vivian Stringer | Coach | Hall of Fame women's basketball coach at Rutgers University |
Fictional character called Vivian from pop culture
| Vivian Ward | being a prostitute turned love interest | From the movie "Pretty Woman |
| Vivian Kensington | being a sorority sister and love interest | From the movie "Legally Blonde |
| Vivian Darkbloom | being an alias for a character | From the TV show "Pretty Little Liars |
| Vivian Harmon | being a deceased character | From the TV show "American Horror Story |
| Vivian Banks | being a mother and aunt | From the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
| Vivian Wong | being a detective | From the video game "L.A. Noire |
| Vivian Bearing | being a professor with cancer | From the play and movie "Wit |
| Vivian McArthur Rutledge | being a love interest | From the movie "The Big Sleep |
| Vivian Rutledge | being a femme fatale | From the movie "The Big Sleep |
| Vivian "Vivi" Nefertari | being a princess | From the anime and manga series "One Piece |
Frequently Asked Questions about Vivian
| What is the origin of the name Vivian? | The name Vivian has Latin origins and means 'alive' or 'lively'. |
| Is Vivian a popular name? | Vivian is a moderately popular name, ranking at #126 in the US in 2020. |
| Is Vivian a unisex name? | Vivian is a unisex name, but it is more commonly given to girls. |
| What are some famous people with the name Vivian? | Famous people with the name Vivian include actress Vivian Leigh, author Vivian Gornick, and singer Vivian Green. |
| What are some variations of the name Vivian? | Variations of the name Vivian include Vivien, Vivianne, and Vivianna. |
| What is the meaning behind the name Vivian? | The name Vivian means 'alive' or 'lively', and is often associated with someone who is vivacious and full of life. |
| What is the most common nickname for Vivian? | The most common nickname for Vivian is Vivi. |