Meaning of name Vivian

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Meaning

The name Vivian has the following meaning:

One who is full of life.

This name can be given to both baby boys and girls. It is a unisex name.

Popularity

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As a baby boy name, Vivian is currently not a popular baby name in the USA.

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Pronunciation

The name Vivian is pronounced as viv-ee-un

Origins

Vivian originates from the Latin language.
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Related names

The following names are baby names related to Vivian and are suitable names for brothers and sisters of Vivian: Boys - Caesar, Nimbus, Rex, Torrance, Ulysses, Urban, Vito, Girls - Dorla, Marcella, Viviana, Both genders - Adria, Adrian, Amanda, Amy, Anthony, Antonia

Variants

Popular Variants for the name Vivian: Vian, Viau, Viviani, Viviano (Spanish), Vivianus, Vivien, Vivyan, Vyvian, Vyvyan

Style

We think the name Vivian should fall under the following style category: Everlasting.

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Impression

Based on our research, most people would imagine a person with the name Vivian to be: Powerful and brave chap

In one word, you might describe Vivian as a(n) "powerful" person.

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Famous persons

The names of some famous persons by the name Vivian (or its variants) are:

Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, born on 7 March , a famous cricketer. Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards's background: A former West Indian cricketer. In 2003 the list was revised and Viv was re-ranked at number 2 behind Sachin Tendulkar of India.

Vivian Stanshall , born on 21 March , a famous musician. Vivian Stanshall 's background: An English musician, painter, singer, broadcaster, songwriter, poet, writer, wit, and raconteur, best known for his work with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, for his surreal exploration of the British upper classes in Sir Henry at Rawlinson End, and for narrating Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells.

Vivian Patrick Campbell , born on 25 August, a famous guitarist. Vivian Patrick Campbell 's background: A UK rock guitarist and a member of Def Leppard.