Vivian (meaning and origin)

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Vivian

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Meaning and origin
Vivian is a English mixed name. The meaning of the name is `Vibrant, Full of Life`.

Where is it used?
The name Vivian is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Vivien (In French)
Vivyan (In English)

For the opposite sex use:
In Italian, Spanish and in Ancient Roman: Viviana (F)

See also
In French: Vivienne
In English (Modern): Viviette

Extra information:
From Old English.

What Vivian`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Vivian:
Its my name and it belonged to a virgin saint named vivian
The worst thing about the name:
people say its old
If my name wasn`t Vivian....:
Autumn or Gwen
Extra information:
not really
The best thing about the name Vivian:
It's not a generic name like Ashley, Alexandria, Brittany, Sarah, etc. Also, I think it sounds classy.
The worst thing about the name:
It kind of sounds like an old lady's name sometimes.
If my name wasn`t Vivian....:
My mom would've chosen Jessica. (Thanks to my dad, it's Vivian.) If I had to choose, it'd be Tatum or Ailey (pronounced a-lee).
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Vivian:
Im So Happy having this name because my friends appreciate it and love it
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it always wrong like Vivyan
If my name wasn`t Vivian....:
I would want it Tori
Extra information:
My friends say that im all girly because i act like im popular and stuff but i say im a tomboy my best friend Doesn't either think that im a tomboy not a chance im kinda sad i boss my bff around
The best thing about the name Vivian:
I love m name, it's not so common and I don't know anyone with the same name as me.
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it wrong for some reason.
If my name wasn`t Vivian....:
It would be Lila. I love that name, it's what I will name my daughter.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Vivian:
its an awsome name.!;D
The worst thing about the name:
some of the nicknames they give me:/
If my name wasn`t Vivian....:
it would probably rose:)
Extra information:
nahh not really:P
The best thing about the name Vivian:
i have a lot nicknames like vivo, viv, yan, vivi
The worst thing about the name:
when people called me viviana or vivyaan :S
If my name wasn`t Vivian....:
Jelnar
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Vivian:
for me is life.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing, because is a beautifull name.
If my name wasn`t Vivian....:
I think that could be Viviana or Alejandra.
Extra information:
those Forums are very nice
The best thing about the name Vivian:
it has cute nicknames (vivi or viv)
The worst thing about the name:
some people say viviana
If my name wasn`t Vivian....:
i dont know???
Extra information:
not really
The best thing about the name Vivian:
cos is a name full of life
The worst thing about the name:
i dont kmow
If my name wasn`t Vivian....:
not sure
Extra information:
no

More `Vivian` links
Vivian as abbreviation
Actors named Vivian
Vivian in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Vivian

Vivian appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 210. In the last 128 years Vivian has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 2 times. 1920 was a `top year` for the name Vivian. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #64. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	210
2006	224
2005	223
2004	231
2003	224
2002	249
2001	313
2000	272
1999	280
1998	325
1997	321
1996	314
1995	318
1994	299
1993	294
1992	307
1991	318
1990	448
1980	501
1970	339
1960	188
1950	138
1940	115
1930	91
1920	64
1910	107
1900	152
1890	241
1880	351