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Viviane

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Pronounced vee-vee-AHN /ˌvi.viˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: French form of Vivian/Viviana — from Latin vivus, 'alive, living, lively'; the Lady of the LakeHigh

In 30 seconds: Alive and lyrical: Viviane is the French Vivian — 'alive, lively' (the Lady of the Lake of Arthurian legend). Elegant, vivid, and warm.

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Origin HighLatin, French

MeaningFrench form of Vivian/Viviana — from Latin vivus, 'alive, living, lively'; the Lady of the Lake

U.S. rank (2025)#5544 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,011

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Viviane is the French form of Vivian/Viviana — from Latin vivus, 'alive, living, lively'. Borne by Viviane, the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legend, it's an elegant, lyrical name.

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, alive at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Vivian comes from Latin vivus, 'alive, lively' — Viviane is the French form, borne by the Lady of the Lake (Viviane) in Arthurian legend; elegant and vivid.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Viviane — etymology

Variations

VivianVivianaVivienne

Nicknames

Vivi

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Vivian— the English form

Viviana— the Latin/Italian form

Vivienne— a fellow French form

Vivianne— echoes that soft -ne sound

Valentine— another Latin name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Viviane mean?

Viviane is the French Vivian — Latin 'alive, lively'.

How do you pronounce Viviane?

It's said vee-vee-AHN /ˌvi.viˈɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Viviane a boy or girl name?

Viviane is a girl's name.

How popular is Viviane?

Viviane is a rare name in the U.S.