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Vivienne

Girl name · 360 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Vivienne: 360 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 34 births in 1974.

Vivienne is the French feminine form of Vivian, which ultimately traces back to the Latin *Vivianus*, derived from *vivus* meaning 'alive' or 'lively' — a name that has always carried connotations of vitality and animation. The most famous bearer is undoubtedly the British actress Dame Vivienne Leigh, who won two Academy Awards for her iconic roles as Scarlett O'Hara in *Gone with the Wind* and Blanche DuBois in *A Streetcar Named Desire*. The French spelling was also used by influential fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, whose bold punk aesthetic reshaped modern style. Though no major places share the exact spelling, the name's root connects to places like Vienne in France and Vienna (via the Roman *Vindobona*). A notably delicate variant is the English spelling Vivian, while the Welsh form, Dwyfan, offers an even rarer alternative.