vivian

Pronunciation
VIV-ee-ən

Gender
female

Origin

Latin

Ranking

  87 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Alive; Full of life

The name Vivian comes from the Latin name Vivianus, which is derived from the Latin word vivus, meaning "alive." It was a unisex name in the early 1900s, but has since been used primarily for baby girls. Vivian was a top-100 girl's name every year between 2014 and 2019 before returning to top-100 status in 2023. This is the name Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady and his ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, gave their daughter Vivian Lake, born in 2012.

Famous People Named Vivian

  Vivian Thomas

  Pioneering surgical technician who developed procedures for heart surgery

  Vivian Maier

  Renowned street photographer whose work gained fame posthumously

  Vivian Vance

  Actress best known for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy'

  Vivian Malone Jones

  One of the first African Americans to enroll at the University of Alabama

  Vivian Campbell

  Guitarist known for his work with the band Def Leppard

  Vivian Balakrishnan

  Singaporean politician and diplomat

  Vivian Gornick

  American critic, journalist, and essayist

  Vivian Cheruiyot

  Kenyan long-distance runner and Olympic champion

  Vivian Dsena

  Indian television actor known for his roles in popular TV series

  Vivian Leigh

  Iconic actress famous for her role in 'Gone with the Wind'

Famous Media with people Named Vivian

    Vivian from 'Pretty Woman'

    A character played by Julia Roberts in the romantic comedy film  

    Vivian Banks from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'

    Aunt Viv, a strong and loving character in the TV series  

    Vivian from 'Paper Mario'

    A character in the video game series known for her shadow abilities  

    Vivian from 'Legally Blonde'

    A character who initially opposes but later befriends the protagonist, Elle Woods  

    Vivian from 'The Young and the Restless'

    A character in the popular soap opera  

    Vivian from 'The Sims'

    A character in the life simulation video game series  

    Vivian from 'The Legend of Zelda'

    A character in the video game series known for her magical abilities  

    Vivian from 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'

    A character in the Disney Channel series  

    Vivian from 'The Little Mermaid'

    A character in the animated series based on the Disney movie  

    Vivian from 'Animal Crossing'

    A character in the popular life simulation video game series