Baby Names That Start With V
Popular baby names beginning with the letter V — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with V, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Violet#13 in the U.S.The violet flower; purple-colored; from Latin violaValentina#35 in the U.S.Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine of Valentinus, from Latin valens (strong, healthy)Victoria#54 in the U.S.Victory; from Latin victoriaVivian#72 in the U.S.Alive; lively — from Latin vivianus, from vivus (alive, living)Valerie#127 in the U.S.Strong; vigorous; healthy — from the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere (to be stronValeria#162 in the U.S.Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine form of the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere Vivienne#172 in the U.S.Alive; full of life; French feminine form of Vivian, from Latin vivus (alive, living)Vera#205 in the U.S.Faith; truth; from Latin vera (true) and Russian/Slavic vera (faith)Viviana#331 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish feminine form of Vivianus, from the Latin 'vivus', meaning alive, living, oVanessa#377 in the U.S.Invented by Jonathan Swift as a pet name for Esther Vanhomrigh, later adopted as a butterfly geVeronica#427 in the U.S.From Latin Veronica, possibly a Latinization of Greek Berenice meaning she who brings victory; Vienna#434 in the U.S.From the Roman city name Vindobona, of Celtic origin; possibly from Celtic vindo meaning white Virginia#526 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Verginius or Virginius, likely derived from Latin virgo meaning 'maiVioleta#641 in the U.S.Spanish and Romanian form of Violet, from Latin viola meaning the violet flower; the flower namVeda#739 in the U.S.From Sanskrit veda (वेद), meaning 'knowledge,' 'wisdom,' or 'to know'; the Vedas are the most aValery#744 in the U.S.Variant of Valerie, from the Latin Valeria, from valere meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthVada#886 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of the Germanic name Vada or Wade (meaning to go, ford); also connected to SViolette#894 in the U.S.French diminutive of Violette, from Latin viola (violet flower); the violet symbolized modesty,Vida#1023 in the U.S.Life; from Spanish vida (life), from Latin vita (life)Vivianna#1182 in the U.S.Alive, full of life; a double-n spelling of Viviana, from Latin vivus (alive, living)Viola#1190 in the U.S.Violet; from Latin viola (the violet flower)Valencia#1271 in the U.S.Strength, bravery, valorVayda#1370 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledgeVioletta#1462 in the U.S.Little violet flower; small purple flowerValley#1520 in the U.S.A modern English nature name from the word 'valley', a low area of land between hills or mountaVivianne#1552 in the U.S.From Latin Vivianus, from 'vivus' ('alive, living'); the '-anne' ending is a French/modern elabVaeda#1622 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Vada/Veda; the underlying Veda comes from Sanskrit 'veda' meaning 'Vivien#1721 in the U.S.Alive, lively, livingVenus#1736 in the U.S.Love, sexual desireValkyrie#1816 in the U.S.Chooser of the slainVerity#1875 in the U.S.Verity, truthVaani#2185 in the U.S.Sanskrit 'voice, speech, eloquence'; an epithet of the goddess Saraswati.Vamika#2186 in the U.S.Huge, magnificentViolett#2208 in the U.S.Purple (the color)Valarie#2454 in the U.S.strength, valorVallie#2523 in the U.S.Pet form of Valentine or Valerie; ultimately from Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy).Vanya#2624 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Ivan/Ivana)Viha#2685 in the U.S.sky, air; also 'joy, recreation'Vesper#2789 in the U.S.EveningVanellope#2841 in the U.S.The fruit or bean of the vanilla plant, or the extract made from it, or the distinctive fragranVania#2842 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousVeera#2843 in the U.S.Origin uncertainVittoria#2875 in the U.S.VictoryVianna#3006 in the U.S.Modern blended name combining a Vi- prefix (from Violet, Vivian: life) with Anna (Hebrew: graceVeronika#3038 in the U.S.From Latin 'vera icon' (true image) linked to the Christian legend of the Veil of Veronica; alsValentine#3160 in the U.S.From Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy), the root of Valentinus, the name of several early ChristVianey#3435 in the U.S.From the surname of St. Jean-Marie Vianney, the Curé of Ars, adopted as a girls' given name in Varnika#3559 in the U.S.From Sanskrit varna, 'color, letter, description' — varnika meaning a small painting, a paintbrVita#3560 in the U.S.Life; from Latin vita — also a feminine of Vitus and a short form of names like DavitaVihana#3683 in the U.S.First ray of the sun, dawn, morning; a modern Sanskrit-derived nameVaida#3742 in the U.S.From Lithuanian Vaida — linked to vaidas, 'vision, apparition' (or 'quarrel' in another readingVianney#3743 in the U.S.From the French surname of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars — a devotional given name, popularVanna#3802 in the U.S.Short form of Giovanna or Ivana — feminine forms of John, 'God is gracious'; also Cambodian vanVedika#3871 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vedika, 'altar, sacred platform' — also read as 'of the Vedas, full of knowledge'Victory#3872 in the U.S.From the English word victory — Latin victoria, 'conquest, triumph' — a bold virtue word-nameVega#3944 in the U.S.From Arabic al-waqi, 'the swooping (eagle)' — the brilliant star in Lyra — and Spanish vega, 'fVenice#3945 in the U.S.From the city of Venice — Latin Venetia, land of the Veneti tribe — the floating city of canalsVivi#4022 in the U.S.Pet form of Vivian/Viviana — Latin vivus, 'alive, living'Verena#4180 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin verus, 'true', or veneranda, 'to be revered' — borne by an early Swiss sainVidalia#4181 in the U.S.Elaboration of Vidal/Vita — Latin vita, 'life' — a flowing 'life'-rooted name (also a sweet oniViktoria#4272 in the U.S.Slavic/German form of Victoria — from Latin victoria, 'victory'Viana#4363 in the U.S.From the Iberian place-name Viana, and/or a short form of Viviana ('alive') or Iana; routes layVeyda#4448 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Veda — from Sanskrit veda, 'knowledge, sacred wisdom' (the Vedas)
Boy Names
Vincent#107 in the U.S.Conquering; prevailing — from Latin Vincentius, from vincere (to conquer)Victor#211 in the U.S.Conqueror; victor; from Latin victor (conqueror), from vincere (to conquer)Valentino#444 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Valentino/Valentinus, from Latin 'valens' meaning strong, vigorous, or heVicente#589 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere meaning 'toValentin#660 in the U.S.From Latin Valentinus, from valens meaning strong, healthy, or vigorous; borne by a 3rd-centuryVincenzo#674 in the U.S.Italian form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere meaning to conquer or to wVihaan#910 in the U.S.From Sanskrit viha or vihaana, related to the concept of dawn or the first light of morning; meVeer#942 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vira meaning brave, heroic, or warrior, a core concept of valor in Hindu and JainVan#972 in the U.S.As a Dutch prefix, van means of or from, used in surnames denoting origin; also an Armenian namVance#996 in the U.S.Dweller near the marshes; from Middle English fens or fan (marsh, fen); or from a place called Viraj#1146 in the U.S.Shining; brilliant; radiant; from Sanskrit viraj (shining, luminous, radiant; also the cosmic mVaughn#1187 in the U.S.Small; little; from Welsh fychan (small, little, junior) — a diminutive suffix that became a suViktor#1276 in the U.S.Victor, conqueror, one who winsVed#1308 in the U.S.Sacred knowledge, the VedasVince#1452 in the U.S.Conquering, victoriousValor#1463 in the U.S.Courage, bravery, heroic valorVirgil#1542 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Vergilius, of uncertain meaning, borne by the poet Virgil; the spellVernon#1557 in the U.S.From a Norman place name brought to England, from Gaulish 'verno' ('alder tree') plus a locativVedant#1624 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'Vedanta', meaning 'the conclusion (anta) of the Vedas', referring to the culminaVito#1634 in the U.S.an Italian name from the Latin Vitus, derived from 'vita' meaning 'life'Vyom#1647 in the U.S.Sky, space, heavensViaan#1693 in the U.S.A modern Indian name, popularly interpreted as 'full of life' or 'lively', associated with enerValen#1704 in the U.S.a short form of Valentin/Valentine, from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy'Vander#1801 in the U.S.From theVivaan#1858 in the U.S.Full of lifeVladimir#1947 in the U.S.To ruleViggo#1980 in the U.S.WarVon#2003 in the U.S.Hope; expectationVedansh#2226 in the U.S.part of the VedasVikram#2302 in the U.S.valor, heroic stepVedanth#2412 in the U.S.End of the Vedas; pinnacle of knowledge; from Sanskrit Vedanta (veda: knowledge + anta: end/culValentine#2467 in the U.S.Strong; healthy; vigorous; from Latin Valentinus (from valens: strong, powerful, healthy)Vayu#2663 in the U.S.Wind, air.Vaayu#2699 in the U.S.wind, airVinny#2824 in the U.S.Origin uncertainVardaan#2861 in the U.S.Origin uncertainVedh#2985 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaningVidal#3200 in the U.S.Life, full of life and vitalityViyan#3201 in the U.S.Love, affection, deep emotional warmthVirat#3507 in the U.S.Huge, vast, immense, gigantic; from Sanskrit virat — also the cosmic, all-pervading form of theViraaj#3581 in the U.S.Splendor, radiance, majesty; from Sanskrit viraj — 'to shine forth, to rule, the resplendent onVittorio#3768 in the U.S.Italian form of Victor — Latin victor, 'conqueror' — kings' and directors' favoriteValente#3965 in the U.S.From Latin valens, 'strong, healthy' — Spanish-Italian 'valiant' outrightValerio#3966 in the U.S.Italian-Spanish form of Valerius — Latin valere, 'to be strong' — patrician-clannedVansh#4297 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vansh, 'lineage, dynasty, family line; descendant'