The nameVivianne
Vivianne is a form of Viviane, mostly given in France in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Like Vivian, it is linked to the Latin vivus, "alive".
Origin
Latin, with the influence of the fairy Viviane, the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legend.
History
Found from 1901, Vivianne peaked in the late 1940s. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Vivianne
Vivianne in France
Vivianne was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 485 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Vivianne. Its rise began around 1918, and it peaked in 1949. Half of all babies named Vivianne in France were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vivianne mean?
Like Vivian, it is linked to the Latin vivus, "alive".
What is the origin of the name Vivianne?
Latin, with the influence of the fairy Viviane, the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legend.
Is Vivianne a girl's or a boy's name?
Vivianne is a girl's name.