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Vivian is a given name, and less often a surname, derived from a Latin name of the Roman Empire period, masculine Vivianus and feminine Viviana, which survived into modern use because it is the name of two early Christian female martyrs as well as of a male saint and bishop.
Vivian is a given name, and less often a surname, derived from a Latin name of the Roman Empire peri
A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
Explore how the popularity of Vivian has changed over the last two decades.
Vivian is a given name of Latin origin, meaning "alive" or "lively." It was popular in medieval times, particularly in Arthurian legends where Sir Vivian was a sorceress. The name saw a resurgence in the 19th and 20th centuries, becoming a common choice for girls in English-speaking countries.
Vivian Vance, Vivian Dsena, Vivian Cheruiyot, Vivianne Westwood
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