Vivianne Name Meaning

Vivianne, can be spelled several ways including Vivian, Vivien and Vivienne, is a name of Latin origin and means "alive" or "lively". The name is often associated with elegance, serenity and charm.

It became popular in the United Kingdom during the Middle Ages due to the Latin name "Vivianus" carried by a legendary martyr of Roman Britain. This name had a revival in the 19th century, being used for characters in the Arthurian legends, most notably the Lady of the Lake, who was also known as Viviane or Nimuë.