Vivienne is a common female first name derived from the Latin vivus, meaning "alive." A common alternate spelling is Vivian, which at one time was used mainly for males but is now also commonly used for females. Saint Vivian was a fifth century French saint and bishop who defended his country against the invasion of the Visigoths.
The spelling Vivienne has not ranked on the list of most popular names in the United States in recent years, but the ...
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Vivienne is a common female first name derived from the Latin vivus, meaning "alive." A common alternate spelling is Vivian, which at one time was used mainly for males but is now also commonly used for females. Saint Vivian was a fifth century French saint and bishop who defended his country against the invasion of the Visigoths.
The spelling Vivienne has not ranked on the list of most popular names in the United States in recent years, but the spelling Vivian was the 210th most popular name for girls born in the United States in 2007. Vivienne is one name given for the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legend. News publications have speculated that the name will rise in popularity for baby girls due to the birth of Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, on July 12, 2008.
Some well-known people named Vivienne include:
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